Amson Cruz
Torrance,CA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Imaging Assistant at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, adept in radiation protection and fostering collaborative teamwork. Streamlined patient flow and enhanced departmental productivity through efficient workflow management and continuous professional development. Excelled in staff training and patient safety, significantly improving service delivery and patient care standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Imaging Assistant
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Reduced wait times for patients by swiftly transporting them to and from the imaging department when needed.
- Ensured patient safety during procedures with proper application of radiation protection measures.
- Delivered age-appropriate patient care that complied with state and federal policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to changing workload demands while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, fostering a strong team dynamic among staff members.
- Cultivated mutually beneficial working relationships with coworkers, managers and physicians to promote efficient service delivery.
- Continuously advanced professional knowledge through participation in relevant training programs, conferences, and workshops related to the field of medical imaging assistance.
- Increased departmental productivity by efficiently managing appointment scheduling in accordance with patient needs and available resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to provide seamless patient care throughout the imaging process.
Imaging Assistant
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
05.2008 - Current
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new staff members, contributing to a smooth onboarding process within the department.
- Served as on-premises patient advocate to promote respect for patients' privacy and comfort.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for imaging supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials while minimizing waste.
- Transported patients between treatment areas to promote system efficiency and good traffic flow.
- Organized stockroom inventory to facilitate faster retrieval of office supplies and testing materials.
- Ensured patient safety during procedures with proper application of radiation protection measures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to changing workload demands while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Positioned imaging films for review and supported technologist during film processing tasks.
- Assisted radiologists in obtaining high-quality images by positioning patients accurately and effectively.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by conducting regular quality control checks and reporting any issues to appropriate personnel.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently preparing patients for imaging procedures.
Education
TMU
Torrance, CAHigh School Diploma -
Carson High
Carson, CA06.2004
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Radiation Protection
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Efficient Workflow Management
- Quality Control Processes
- Deadline-oriented
- Adaptive Learning
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Data Reconciliation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Quality Control
- Staff Training
- Emergency Response
- Staff Education
- Unit Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Lead Imaging Assistant
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Imaging Assistant
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
05.2008 - Current
TMU
High School Diploma -
Carson High