Christina MERTES
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Experienced Radiology Technologist with passion for providing excellent patient care. Well-versed in producing accurate diagnostic images with adaptability to varying obstacles while comforting patients and providing clinical directives to staff. Professional and clear communicator, disseminating sensitive information to both patients and doctors. Strong knowledge of radiation protection and safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Radiology Technologist
Maguire & Early Orthopedics
Santa Barbara, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient experience by maintaining a compassionate and efficient approach during radiologic procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, consistently adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of clinical practice.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new protocols or procedures as required for specialized patient populations or unique case requirements.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, addressing concerns and explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure understanding.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Personal Assistant
Independent Contrator
Santa Barbara, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
Radiologic Technologist
Orthopedic Surgical Practice
Santa Barbara, CA
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Ensured proper functioning of radiology equipment through routine inspection, calibration, troubleshooting and repair when necessary.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
Cashier
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Provide professional and courteous customer service
- Process all transactions efficiently and timely
- Handle money transactions quickly and efficiently
- Maintained clean, tidy and organized checkout areas
- Assess customer needs and responded appropriately to questions
- Minimize long register lines by providing timely sales transaction completion
- Decline to sell alcoholic products to intoxicated individuals, notify supervisors when problems escalate.
Parts Sales Manager
Pep Boys
Santa Barbara, California
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Remedied customer challenges by providing relevant maintenance and repair products and services
- Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels
- Maintained compliance with HAZMAT export guidelines and safety standards
- Took daily inbound calls and key-entered orders, faxes, back orders and credit memos for assigned accounts and clients
- Maintained a strong understanding of competitors, their offerings and their presence in assigned territory.
Education
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Sansum Clinic Imaging Department
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Pueblo Radiology
Associate of Science - Radiography
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara05.2018
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Imaging
- Orthopedic Imaging
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care
- PACS Management
- HIPAA
- Quality Control
- Caring and Compassionate
Certification
- ARRT Radiologic Technologist, 2018- Present
- Licensed Diagnostic Radiologic Technology from California Department of Public Health, 2018- Present
- Current CPR and BLS with AED certified through American Heart Association, 2016- Present
- Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit Course certificate through Santa Barbara City College, 2018
- Venipuncture and IV placement certificate through Santa Barbara City College, 2018
- Principles of Mammography & Procedures certificate through Santa Barbara City College, 2018
Equipment and software utilized
- Stationary and mobile radiography, fluoroscopy and mammography with utilization of the following imaging equipment and technology: Philips, GE, Philips C-arm, GE fluoroscopy tables, Fuji-Go and GE portable imaging units, Fuji single and multi CR readers, Fuji DR plates, Konica-Minolta DR plates, Fuji CR plates, Selenia Demensions from Hologic with Tomosynthesis for 2D & 3D mammography imaging, floating and stationary exam tables.
- Computer program experience with PACS, RIS, DICOM, EPIC, VXView, Wave, Synapse and Athena
Clinical Experience
- Pediatric, adult and geriatric patient care experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in relation to the radiology field
- Radiation protection and safety procedures
- Special procedures; lumbar puncture, esophagrams, UGI, hysterosalpingograms, surgical experience in several ORIF, ERCP, and stent placements in lower extremities
- Obtained full latitude within diagnostic imaging and mammography
Timeline
Per Diem Radiology Technologist
Maguire & Early Orthopedics
03.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Independent Contrator
10.2021 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Orthopedic Surgical Practice
03.2019 - 02.2021
Cashier
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
01.2015 - 11.2019
Parts Sales Manager
Pep Boys
01.2006 - 01.2008
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Sansum Clinic Imaging Department
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Pueblo Radiology
Associate of Science - Radiography
Santa Barbara City College