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Ana Acosta

Summary

Dedicated radiologic extern with hands-on experience at THOP - Sierra X-ray, skilled in patient care and radiation safety. Successfully enhanced patient comfort and cooperation during procedures while producing high-quality diagnostic images. Proficient in anatomy and image evaluation, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to foster positive care experiences.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Externship

THOP - Sierra X-ray
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted doctor during procedures, helping to run machinery and keep patients comfortable and still.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
  • Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.

Externship

THOP - Sierra CT
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Documented patient data and histories and updated charts with current information.
  • Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.

Externship

Dessert Imaging
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Positioned patients for optimal comfort and set up effective sterile fields before procedures.
  • Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
  • Managed admissions forms, patient instructions and consent documentation.
  • Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.

Externship

Christus Health
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences

Pima Medical Institute
El Paso, TX
09-2025

Skills

  • Patient care

  • Anatomy

  • Image evaluation

  • Radiation safety

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Externship

THOP - Sierra X-ray
06.2025 - 09.2025

Externship

THOP - Sierra CT
02.2025 - 06.2025

Externship

Dessert Imaging
10.2024 - 02.2025

Externship

Christus Health
06.2024 - 10.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences

Pima Medical Institute