Chester B Altiery
RT (R)(MR)(ARRT)
Summary
Patient-focused Lead Radiographer specializing in MRI with 13 years of experience operating GE, Hitachi and Siemens MRI scanners. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical positions, administration of Gadolinium medications and recommendations for post-scan care considerations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead MRI Technologist
Pali Momi Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- GE 1.5T & GE 3T
- Oversaw the installation of a GE "facelift" for the hospital side 1.5T magnet and coordinated with the floors and ED with the use of a MR trailer while the update was taking place
- Managed a team of hospital and outpatient technologists, fostering a supportive work environment that promoted professional growth.
- Balanced technologists availabilities when it came to PTO, maternity leave and sick leave with departmental needs
- Troubleshot technical issues with MRI equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions to patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved efficiency in the MRI department.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, etc.
- Assisted in the development of departmental budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
MRI Technologist
The Queens Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure Emergency Department and outpatient environments, effectively prioritizing tasks from non-emergent to STAT to aid in providing the best medical care.
- Educate patients on procedure details, provide instructions, and answer questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Monitor and manage inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, and contrast materials.
- Prepare and administer contrast materials for imaging procedures.
- Review physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operate MRI coils and equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Senior MRI Technologist
FastCare Diagnostics & Aris Open MRI
11.2012 - 04.2023
- MR Siemens Symphony and Hitachi Open Airis I
- Digital X-ray
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Cross trained over 50 X-ray techs into MRI in the span of 11 years. Signed off on cases and taught each tech how to screen and explain procedures to each patient before their exam. They were also taught the complexities of scanning each specific body part, from which coil to use, to the sequences required and how to plan for them.
Lead MRI Technologist
Distinguished Diagnostic Imaging
01.2017 - 07.2021
- MR Siemens-Symphony/Essenza/Espree and Hitachi Open Airis II
- MR GE Signa (minimal experience)
- CT Siemens Sensation and Siemens Definition (non contrast)
- Digital X-ray and DEXA
- Facilitated the operations of the MRI department and assisted the MRI Supervisors day-to-day operations.
- Prepared and administered IV and Butterfly needle Gadolinium Contrast
Lead Radiologic Technologist
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work that encompassed Portables, Floor, OR and ER
- Assigned, monitored and reviewed progress and accuracy of work and provided technical guidance. Lead team in the radiology technologist procedures of the department. Reviewed and evaluated images to determine if images were satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment. Sent in tickets to support staff in timely manner as needed
Radiologic Technologist
CityMD
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Captured images in a urgent care setting.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Documented physician notes in the EMR for the Radiologist to notate
Education
MRI Certification
MR Seminars
Bronx, NY11.2022
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL08.2012
Skills
- MRI (Siemens, GE and Hitachi Open Airis I & II)
- IV & Butterfly Needle Contrast Injections
- X-ray
- Bone Density (BD)
- Non-Contrast CT
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead MRI Technologist
Pali Momi Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
MRI Technologist
The Queens Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Radiologic Technologist
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Lead MRI Technologist
Distinguished Diagnostic Imaging
01.2017 - 07.2021
Radiologic Technologist
CityMD
11.2014 - 02.2017
Senior MRI Technologist
FastCare Diagnostics & Aris Open MRI
11.2012 - 04.2023
MRI Certification
MR Seminars
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University
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