Destinee Vazquez
Levittown,PA
Summary
I am looking for an opportunity in the medical field where I am able to utilize my knowledge for radiographic positioning and imaging to succeed and further advance myself in the radiologic field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Sam's Club
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Work closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Operate cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Address customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Welcome customers and helped determine their needs.
- Greet customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Work flexible schedules and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Help customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Student Radiographer
Nazareth Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepare and position patients for radiographic examinations.
- Perform X-ray imaging, stationary fluoroscopic imaging, portable radiography, and C-Arm procedures
- Work with DR x-ray equipment
- This hospital exposed me to a wide array of comprehensive OR, Interventional/Special procedures, ER, fluoroscopic, and routine examinations
- Serve diverse caseloads including, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Ensure patient comfort and operated within an integrated plan of care/service
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Student Radiographer
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
Student Radiographer
Jefferson Hospital Frankford Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared and positioned patients for radiographic examinations, operated all major and portable diagnostic imaging equipment
- Worked with DR x-ray equipment
- Exposed to essential principals regarding patient care and radiographic procedures
- This hospital taught me key skills related to its extensive care with geriatric patients
- Served a diverse caseload including, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Ensured patient comfort and operated within an integrated plan of care/service
Student Radiographer
Vybe Urgent Care
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Student Radiographer
Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared and positioned patients for radiographic examinations.
- Performed X-ray imaging, stationary fluoroscopic imaging, portable radiography, and C-Arm procedures
- Worked with DR x-ray equipment
- Served mostly geriatric patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography Education
Holy Family University
05.2024
High School Diploma - College Preparation
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
06.2020
Skills
- Radiographic anatomy, positioning, protocols and orders
- CDC protocols, HIPAA compliant
- Radiation protection and safety procedures
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Worked with Epic and Bed Management
- Work Ethic and Integrity
- Hands on experience with DR, C-Arm, Portable and Fluoroscopic equipment
- CPR, AED, and BLS certified by the American Heart Association
- Skills in quality control and maintenance of x-ray equipment and processors
- Team work, collaboration and positive attitude
- Patience and Empathy
Accomplishments
- CPR, AED, and BLS certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Student Radiographer
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
10.2023 - 10.2023
Student Radiographer
Nazareth Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Student Radiographer
Vybe Urgent Care
06.2023 - 06.2023
Student Radiographer
Jefferson Hospital Frankford Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Radiographer
Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier
Sam's Club
11.2020 - 07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography Education
Holy Family University
High School Diploma - College Preparation
Philadelphia Academy Charter School