Briana Castro

• Signa HD GE 1.5T
• Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environment in a 122-bed, Level 2 Trauma and Stroke center, prioritizing exams based on their critical condition provided by Radiologists.
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• Always work flexible shifts, on-call coverage, holidays, and call outs of other employees and/or assisted in other areas within the radiology department as patient work load demands
• Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
• Always strive to reduce patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
• Adjusted beds, lights, bed rails and pillows to aid in patient comfort and safety.
• Assisted patient's guests by promptly responding to questions, requests and concerns that they may have.

• 0.3T Hitachi Airis ii
• Knowledgeable in screening patients and experienced in cross-sectional imaging techniques using MRI equipment and a variety of diverse coils in a fast paced manor
• Captured and developed high quality images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment
• Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
• Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives to the best of my abilities

• Trained on Hitachi Airis ii 0.3T, Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3T, and HDX GE 1.5T
• Very fast paced outpatient facility running a vast array of protocols ranging from Spine, Body, MSK, MRA, MRV, Neuro, and Prostates
• Assisted the technologist in practicing building protocols for ACR accreditation
• Knowledgeable in screening patients and experienced in cross-sectional imaging techniques using MRI equipment and a variety of diverse coils
• Performed and administered contrast daily to patients through venipuncture using butterfly needles and angios
• Trained on RIS software
• Educated in safety precautions in the MRI environment
• Ability to perform examinations of excellent technical quality in an efficient manner
• Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families
• Perspectum Diagnostic Research:

I had the honor and pleasure of assisting the lead MR technologist in an ongoing research study of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.