CARINA GONZALEZ
Dacula,GA
Summary
Skilled Radiologic Technologist with 14 years of vast experience in the Urgent Care and Outpatient setting utilizing appropriate medical imaging equipment to produce images of various body parts. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, with exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Perform fluoroscopy exams, diagnostic x-rays and C-arm procedures
- Operate C-arm quickly and efficiently in OR to produce clear images for surgeons in a sterile field
- Work closely with Radiologist and Surgeons during special procedures and surgery
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the premises.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Prepared sterile trays containing instruments necessary for special procedures like arthrograms.
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Health Urgent Care
Pinecrest, FL
10.2016 - 05.2023
- Prepare and perform all Radiologic orders requested by providers
- Obtain all patient medical history while using critical thinking skills to maintain optimal imaging
- Position patients and x-ray equipment implemented beam-restrictive devices with shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by following urgent care and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures
- Reduced patient’s anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions, and expectations
- Available to assist registering patients for quicker turnaround time
- Assist Nurses with vitals and intake of patient medical history to help with patient flow
- Cover at other sister sites when needed with short notice
Radiologic Technologist/Medical Support Lead
Concentra Urgent Care
Pinecrest, FL
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Perform all Radiologic examination as ordered by physicians
- Obtain patient vital signs and medical history
- Prepare patients and assist physician in minor surgical procedures
- Administer vaccines and medication as ordered by physician
- Prepare and perform phlebotomy blood work, perform laboratory testing using Horiba, Micros, Alere
- Triage meter and Piccolo Xpress chemistry analyzer
- Perform Drug screen and Breath Alcohol testing
- Wound Care and Burn debridement
- Prepare long physicals for overseas deployment, D.O.T drivers and Pre-op patients
- Maintain all daily logbooks and calibration for all equipment in center
- Conduct inventory on all center medication and medical supplies
- Prepare all End of moth reports for administration
Education
Mammography Technology
Medical Technology Management Institute
Las Vegas, NV06-2024
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University
Miami, FL12.2010
Skills
- ARRT Registered Technologist in Radiography
- Basic Life Support (CPRAED) Certification, American Heart Association
- Well organized
- Hardworking
- Ambitious individual
- Able to learn new systems and procedures
- Sharpe quick learner
- Proven ability to adapt quickly to challenges
- Great communication skills both verbally and written
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Excellent patient care
- Work well with inpatient
- Outpatient
- Neonatal
- Pediatric
- Adult
- Geriatric patients
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
06.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Health Urgent Care
10.2016 - 05.2023
Radiologic Technologist/Medical Support Lead
Concentra Urgent Care
11.2011 - 11.2015
Mammography Technology
Medical Technology Management Institute
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University
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