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Corina Cuevas

Bonita,USA

Summary

Imaging professional with strong expertise in diagnostic imaging and radiologic technology. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Skilled in advanced imaging techniques, quality control, and patient care. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to achieving optimal results through collaborative efforts.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Imaging Supervisor

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Championed continuous process improvement initiatives within the department, identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient diagnostic imaging protocols and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Developed effective training programs for new hires, leading to increased staff competency and confidence in their roles.
  • Organized workloads to respond quickly to workload changes.
  • Managed a team of diagnostic imaging professionals, ensuring continuous professional development and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Maximized team productivity with effective scheduling, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for streamlining processes within the Medical Records Department.
  • Led process improvement initiatives, identifying areas in need of optimization and implementing changes to enhance departmental efficiency.
  • Ensured optimal equipment functionality by overseeing regular maintenance, calibration, and quality control checks.

Imaging Department Lead/ MRI technologist

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center
07.2022 - 09.2024

Independently perform MRI’s following proper protocols obtaining the best images possible including proper radiation treatment planning protocols. Screening patients for MRI, checking orders, submitting exams to outside Teleradiology for diagnostic reports. Starting IV for MRI or CT imaging. Assist in other departments such as CT or radiation treatment (prepping patients for procedure). Keeping logs of inventory for imaging department as well as ordering supplies needed.

  • Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
  • Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently, maximizing the use of resources while maintaining high-quality output from the team members.

MRI Technologist

Sharp and Children’s MRI Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performing MRI’s Following SCMRI protocols on inpatient, outpatient and children. Verifying orders for accurate request. Screening patients for safety precautions in different zoning areas. Administering contrast per dosage guidelines including starting IV’s when needed. Properly performing post processing such as MIP or MPR.

MRI Technologist

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Independently perform MRI’s following proper protocols obtaining the best images possible including proper radiation treatment planning protocols. Screening patients for MRI, checking orders, submitting exams to outside Teleradiology for diagnostic reports. Starting IV for MRI or CT imaging. Assist in other departments such as CT or radiation treatment (prepping patients for procedure). Keeping logs of inventory for imaging department as well as ordering supplies needed.

MRI Technologist

Valley Radiology Consultants
06.2015 - 01.2018
  • Performing MRI’s following proper protocols obtaining the best images possible. Checking patients in and properly screening them for MRI’s. Checking orders for accurate request including proper contrast use. Using the proper MIP techniques to show 2D & 3D COW. Breast imaging as well as MPR for breast protocols.

MRI Technologist (EXTERNSHIP)

Valley Radiology Consultants
12.2014 - 06.2015
  • Performing MRI’s following proper protocols obtaining the best images possible. Checking patients in and properly screening them for MRI’s. Checking orders for accurate request including proper contrast use. Using the proper MIP techniques to show 2D & 3D COW. Breast imaging as well as MPR for breast protocols.

MRI TECHNOLOGIST (EXTERNSHIP)

ENCOMPASS IMAGING
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Performing MRI’s following proper protocols obtaining the best images possible. Checking patients in and properly screening them for MRI’s. Checking orders for accurate request including proper contrast use. Using the proper MIP techniques to show 2D COW.

DIET CLERK

SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Manage and read Diet orders, communicate with patients to put in food orders according to correct diet restrictions, check patient trays for accuracy and errors of any restrictions, perform clerical functions in diet office such as answering multi line phones, using patient system to maintain patient information, Follow HIPPA regulations along with all duties pertaining to Food service Partner listed below.

FOOD SERVICE PARTNER

SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
12.2007 - 06.2012
  • Safe food handling, food production, cafeteria, catering, storeroom and inventory management, cash control, customer service, and department records and reports. Follow established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with JCAHO, Title XXII and other applicable regulatory requirements. Demonstrate ability to perform competencies as outlined in FNS Competency Assessment tools. Demonstrates age-specific care. Ability to transition to Cash office and prepare department deposits and cash tills for next day accurately.

Education

Associate of Science Degree - MRI Technologist

Casa Loma College
Anaheim, CA
05.2015

High School Diploma - General Education

Sweetwater High School
National City, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Proficient in protocol adjustments and high resolution imaging
  • Networking between scanner console and workstations
  • Machines: GE Optima 450W 15T, Siemens Essenza 15T, GE 10T and Hitachi open 13T
  • Breast MRI
  • 2D & 3D MRA’s with MIP
  • ARIA, MIM, PACS, DICOM, Cerner, Advanced MD , and EPIC
  • Team player, reliable, quick learner, quick to adapt to changes in new skills or concepts, go-to personality, well organized, Motivated, and dedicated
  • Motivated to expand my knowledge using a hands on approach at a medical imaging center
  • Anatomy/physiology, Medical Terminology, Physics of MRI, IV injection, CPR certified, Quality Patient Care, Cross- sectional anatomy, and First aid
  • Bilingual – English and Spanish

Certification

  • ARMRIT certificate number 2774
  • CPR certified, HIPPA trained, Venipuncture proficiency certified.
  • Graduated from Scripps Health emerging Leader program. March 2011 This program helps teach and prepare individuals to become the next leaders of the organization and train them to take more initiation in their job duties.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Imaging Supervisor

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center
09.2024 - Current

Imaging Department Lead/ MRI technologist

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center
07.2022 - 09.2024

MRI Technologist

Sharp and Children’s MRI Center
03.2021 - 07.2022

MRI Technologist

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center
08.2018 - 07.2022

MRI Technologist

Valley Radiology Consultants
06.2015 - 01.2018

MRI Technologist (EXTERNSHIP)

Valley Radiology Consultants
12.2014 - 06.2015

MRI TECHNOLOGIST (EXTERNSHIP)

ENCOMPASS IMAGING
10.2014 - 06.2015

DIET CLERK

SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 06.2013

FOOD SERVICE PARTNER

SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
12.2007 - 06.2012

High School Diploma - General Education

Sweetwater High School

Associate of Science Degree - MRI Technologist

Casa Loma College