Angela Kuska
Radologic Technologist
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated OR Lead Tech, skilled in advanced imaging systems and exceptional patient care. Utilizes leadership skills to manage and mentor team of technologists. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and enhance departmental efficiency to achieve optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Lead Radiologic Technologist
Good Samaritan Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Assess and prioritize operating room fluoroscopy schedule while coordinating workflows of the main department and OR staffing.
- Orientation and preceptor for all new hires and students to provide high quality diagnostic digital and fluoroscopy imaging within the operating room setting to meet the needs of Orthopedic, Neuro, Vascular, Urology and Endoscopic surgeons.
- Obtain radiographs while providing exceptional care for patients from newborn to geriatric population.
- Perform complex, diagnostic, and/or therapeutic fluoroscopic radiology procedures with radiologists in an outpatient and in-patient setting.
- Provide direct and indirect supervision for radiography students during radiology exams and procedures.
Radiologic Technologist
AdventHealth Orlando
06.2023 - Current
- Complete diverse tasks related to radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical procedures on patients in a 2,247 bed facility.
- Perform specialized procedures regularly, including CIOS robotic bronchoscopies, invasive endoscopic studies with use of OMEGA fluoroscopy units, and frequent pediatric surgical orthopedic studies.
- Oversee work of junior technical staff and train in proper techniques.
- Supervise, guide and instruct radiography students.
Adjunct Professor
Palm Beach State College
08.2015 - Current
- Develop radiology lab curriculum and syllabi to outline course requirements, goals and objectives for 30+ first-year radiography students.
- Coordinate three weekly lectures, demonstrations and exam classes preparing students for roles in community hospitals, trauma centers and outpatient locations.
- Instruct students to position patients safely and efficiently, in order to achieve optimal radiographs while imparting the importance of ALARA for patients, staff and self.
- Assess student progress with radiography director and clinical coordinator to in order to increase student retention.
- Provide encouragement and emotional support for students of all backgrounds and educational levels to promote success in a clinical setting.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Wellington Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed diagnostic and interventional radiologic procedures under the direction of radiologists in a fast-paced interventional radiology (IR) setting.
- Operated specialized imaging equipment including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT to guide procedures accurately.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and support staff to optimize patient care and procedural outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment to uphold safety standards.
Imaging Supervisor - Radiology
Good Samaritan Medical Center
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Delegated assignments, coordinated resources and schedules for 16+ employees.
- Managed a diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals of Tenet corporation.
- Worked closely with department manager and director to ensure department productivity standards stay within parameters.
- Aligned and maintained imaging standards with radiologist specifications for procedures and diagnostic films.
- Orientated newly-hired technologists to department protocols, procedures and responsibilities for OR, ER, fluoro and floor rotations.
- Responsible for routine quality assurance reviews of technologists' films on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed timesheets, employee absences, and PTO to coordinate payroll documentation.
- Boosted employee morale with improved training and mentoring processes.
- Promoted from floor and lead Technologist (2010-2019) to Supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLAssociate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FLSkills
- C-arms: GE OEC 9900 Elite, Medtronics O-Arm, Ziehm, Siemens 3D CIOS, OMEGA and Phillips Veritas C-arms RF rooms: GE, Phillips, and Toshiba
- Imaging systems: FUJI CR, Fuji DR, GE Optima DR portable machines and AGFA portables
- Proficient with SECTRA PACS, EI PACS, McKesson PACS, EPIC and CERNER
- Effective task prioritization and department organization
- Adept at staff organization, scheduling and discipline
- Efficient time management
- Advanced computer skills
- Exceptional patient care service delivery
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist, State of Florida
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
Awards
Recipient of Good Samaritan's "Sammy" Award for providing excellent patient care services.
Recipient of AdventHealth's "Bee" (Being Excellent Everyday) Award for exceptional skills and compassionate care.
Timeline
OR Lead Radiologic Technologist
Good Samaritan Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
AdventHealth Orlando
06.2023 - Current
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Wellington Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 03.2022
Imaging Supervisor - Radiology
Good Samaritan Medical Center
04.2019 - 04.2021
Adjunct Professor
Palm Beach State College
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiology
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College