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Anne Garcia

Grove City,OH

Summary

As a retired healthcare professional, I am looking to return to the medical setting in a part-time medical assistant/ clinical support role that allows me to continue serving patients while using my years of clinical experience. I carry a strong foundation in patient care, communication skills, reliability and a genuine passion for helping others. I look forward to supporting your team and contributing to a positive and welcoming patient experience.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Imaging Technologist

Wexner Medical Center
08.2004 - 01.2025
  • Senior Technologist CT/ MRI Lab- Manage all daily operations of the lab- staff schedules/ patient schedules, timekeeping, billing
  • Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the effectiveness of programs, services and initiatives within the department
  • Manage multiple and complex issues on day-to-day basis
  • Responsible for assistance in leading and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives with departments to improve customer satisfaction
  • Precepting of new staff members, residents, fellows and visiting physicians- share professional/ technical expertise
  • MRI Safety training representative for all staff in Non- Invasive Lab
  • Technical Director for the accreditation of CT/ MR Lab- ICAMRL, ACR, ODH
  • Collects/ distributes and reports all monthly/ quarterly QA/ QC results at appropriate level
  • Assist w/ development of departmental policies/ procedures
  • Responsible for coordinating/ training/ supervising all imaging technologists performing clinical research
  • Educates and councils staff regarding quality control
  • Write/ review all staff annual evaluations
  • Build/ maintain protocols
  • Assists with implementation of new software systems and upgrades
  • Leadership skills- team building, conflict management, accountability/ corrective action

Research associate

Ohio State Medical Center
01.2003 - 08.2004

The Cardiovascular Bioengineering Enterprise in collaboration with Battelle Memorial Institute- Node 1 Project 1: Early Detection of Coronary Artery Disease- under direction of Prof. Charles Bush.

-Assisted in recruiting of patients

-Assist in consenting process

-Collection and submission of all documentation

MRI Technologist

The Ohio Sate University Medical Center
01.1992 - 08.2004
  • Imaging technologist- perform MRI procedures- neuro, abdominal, MSK, vascular
  • Consult/ screen patients
  • Venipuncture, BLS certified
  • Assist with MR QA/ ACR requirements
  • Precept new staff

MRI Technologist

Wendt Bristol Diagnostic Center
06.1991 - 12.1991

- Consult patients & perform MRI procedures

Radiologic Technologist

Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.1987 - 06.1991

-Diagnostic radiography

-CT, MRI, ER trauma, OR, Special Procedures, Fluoroscopy, training/ evaluation of students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Allied Medical Professions

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
1988

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Lorain Community College
Elyria, OH
1987

Skills

  • Extensive clinical experience in radiologic imaging
  • Proficient in EPIC systems
  • Proficient in optimizing clinic workflow
  • Effective communication
  • Positive demeanor
  • Trustworthy team member
  • Skilled in timekeeping using UKG
  • Experience with Workday and ordering of suppliers
  • CITI and RCR trained

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Senior Imaging Technologist of Cardiac Imaging
  • Technical Director of CMR Lab for ICAMRL accreditation
  • CITI Training
  • Instructor Siemens Tech Training Course
  • Served a notable role in the establishment/ development of the CMR/ CCT Lab for Ross Opening
  • Provided focused leadership and built team productivity/ morale to promote positive relations and outcomes
  • Publications: coauthored- American Heart Journal- "Aortic pathophysiology by CMR in patients with clinical suspicion of CAD" & JCMR- "Multidetector row CCT accurately quantifies right and left ventricular size and function compared with CMR"
  • Completed Leadership courses- Conflict Management, Know Thyself/ Manage Thyself, Dealing with Difficult People
  • IHIS Superuser- Go Live 2011

Timeline

Senior Imaging Technologist

Wexner Medical Center
08.2004 - 01.2025

Research associate

Ohio State Medical Center
01.2003 - 08.2004

MRI Technologist

The Ohio Sate University Medical Center
01.1992 - 08.2004

MRI Technologist

Wendt Bristol Diagnostic Center
06.1991 - 12.1991

Radiologic Technologist

Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.1987 - 06.1991

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Lorain Community College

Bachelor of Science - Allied Medical Professions

Ohio State University