Amber Aponte
South Park Township,PA
Summary
Successful MRI professional with expertise in machine operations, patient relations and recordkeeping. Dedicated to helping patients obtain accurate diagnoses by producing quality images. Well-versed in safety requirements and protective measures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital : Aya
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Kept accurate records of patient information including demographic data, medical histories, medications taken.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques.
- Provided technical guidance and support to other staff members when needed.
- Identified potential areas of improvement in existing protocols related to MRI scanning processes.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding positioning for optimal imaging results.
MRI Technologist
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Enhanced patient comfort by answering questions, controlling noise and administering calming medications.
- Assisted physician in MRI guided biopsies
Radiologic Technologist
West Penn Hospital
Pttsburgh, PA
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Set up sterile tables and prepared patients using aseptic techniques.
- Determined suitable anatomical positions and shielded patients to avoid injuries.
Education
MRI CE - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
Pulse Radiology
New York, New York03.2022
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
CCAC
Pittsburgh, PA05.2019
Skills
- Patient safety
- Good work ethic
- PPE use
- People skills
- IV insertion
- Siemans and GE experience
- Diagnostic imaging
- Breast imaging/MR guided breast biopsy
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital : Aya
05.2024 - 01.2025
MRI Technologist
St. Clair Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2024
Radiologic Technologist
West Penn Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2021
MRI CE - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
Pulse Radiology
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
CCAC