Amy Castillo M.S.,R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)(M)
Belcamp,MD
Summary
I have over 31 years of Radiology experience which includes management experience and working in various healthcare environments throughout the Baltimore area: in a level one trauma unit, in the operating room, in the emergency room, in an in-patient and out-patient setting, with an intra-operative CT scanner, and with Siemens and Philips MRI scanners. While working in the healthcare industry, I earned a BA degree in technical writing, an MS degree in health science writing, a license in CT Imaging, a license in MR Imaging, and a license in Mammography. Now I am maintaining and improving my professional role in the healthcare industry through professional experiences and opportunities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammography Technologist, PRN
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
04.2023 - Current
- -Produces high-quality screening and diagnostic mammograms
Mammography Technologist, PRN
Advanced Radiology
04.2022 - Current
- -Produces high-quality screening and diagnostic mammograms in an extremely busy office
Lead Radiology Technologist III/Charge Technologist
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2008 - Current
- -Produces high-quality diagnostic radiographs in the emergency room, operating room, and at Shock Trauma
- -Accomplished with portable procedures and operating room C-arm procedures including vascular studies
- -Directs daily workflow in the in-patient areas and surgical suites as lead-technologist
- -Handles operational incidents during the work day
- -Organizes and participates in team-building activities
- -Trains and evaluates students from surrounding programs
- -Instructs new staff hires
MRI Technologist, PRN
Progressive Radiology
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated a 1.5T scanner to produce high-quality scans for out-patient studies
MRI Technologist, PRN
Equine MRI of Maryland
08.2020 - 11.2020
- -Assisted with standing MRI exams on equine hooves, fetlocks, and distal legs
- -Assisted with equine sedation and sedation recovery
- -Scanner was removed due to decreased scan volume because of COVID-19
MRI Technologist, PRN
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2020 - 03.2020
- -Worked with in-patients, out-patients, pediatric patients, intubated patients, and sedated patients
- -Operated a 1.5T and a 3T Siemens scanner completing various types of exams
- -Position ended due to decreased need for PRN because of COVID-19
Clinical Specialist, CT Technologist
Brainlab, Inc. at University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
10.2016 - 03.2017
- -Operated the intra-op CT scanner and navigational equipment for neurology cases at UMMS
- -Conducted the daily CT set-up and calibrations, and maintained the log books
- -Worked closely with the neurology team with set-up and closing surgical cases
Supervisor/ Lead Radiology Technologist
The Rubin Institute at Sinai Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2001 - 07.2008
- -Produced high-quality diagnostic radiographs in clinics and operating room, and operated C-arms for surgical cases
- -Completed staff performance evaluations
- -Assigned weekly staff schedules, authorized time-off requests, and calculated payroll
- -Coordinated monthly departmental meetings and participated in monthly management meetings
- -Maintained and ordered inventory supplies and authorized new equipment purchases
- -Assisted with the implementation of PACS
- -Interviewed prospective employees and instructed new technologists
- -Organized and wrote the radiology nomenclature for the radiographs performed at the institute
- -Published throughout various sections of Principles of Deformity Correction by Dr. Dror Paley
- -Assisted with the planning and marketing of the Institute's inaugural charity sports event
Radiology Technologist
First Assist Medical Staffing
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2000 - 07.2001
- -Produced high-quality diagnostic radiographs in various hospitals in the Baltimore area
Radiology Technologist
University of Maryland Medical Center/ Kernan Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
10.1996 - 08.2000
- -Produced high-quality diagnostic radiographs for Orthopedic surgeons who specialized in joints, the foot and ankle, spines, upper extremities, lower extremities, limb lengthening and bone reconstruction, and The Baltimore Ravens
Education
Mammography Letter of Recognition -
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDMRI certificate -
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MDCT certificate -
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MDMS - Health Science writing
Towson University
Towson, MDBA - Technical writing
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MDRadiology certificate -
Mercy Medical Center, School of Radiology
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Decision-making
- Customer service expertise
- Detail-oriented
- File and record management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
Notary Public
True
Credentials
M.S., R. T. (R) (CT) (MR)(M)(ARRT)
Timeline
Mammography Technologist, PRN
University of Maryland Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Mammography Technologist, PRN
Advanced Radiology
04.2022 - Current
MRI Technologist, PRN
Progressive Radiology
05.2021 - 12.2023
MRI Technologist, PRN
Equine MRI of Maryland
08.2020 - 11.2020
MRI Technologist, PRN
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Clinical Specialist, CT Technologist
Brainlab, Inc. at University of Maryland Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2017
Lead Radiology Technologist III/Charge Technologist
University of Maryland Medical Center
07.2008 - Current
Supervisor/ Lead Radiology Technologist
The Rubin Institute at Sinai Hospital
07.2001 - 07.2008
Radiology Technologist
First Assist Medical Staffing
08.2000 - 07.2001
Radiology Technologist
University of Maryland Medical Center/ Kernan Hospital
10.1996 - 08.2000
Mammography Letter of Recognition -
Community College of Baltimore County
MRI certificate -
Hagerstown Community College
CT certificate -
Hagerstown Community College
MS - Health Science writing
Towson University
BA - Technical writing
University of Baltimore
Radiology certificate -
Mercy Medical Center, School of Radiology