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Elizabeth Heredia

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Thirty years of Orthopedic experience, I hold my (R.T.) (MR) (ARRT). I recently acquired my New Mexico Medical Imaging license #07075 RRT #05015. I am currently working for twelve plus orthopedic Physician/Surgeons as the Lead Radiology Technologist in our Valencia Satellite office overseeing 2 x-ray technicians. Each physician has their own specialized field of interest. Process-focused Radiology Technologist with 30 years of experience in radiology and medical imaging. Proficient medical technologist with adaptability in producing comprehensive scans with varying obstacles. Professional and clear communicator, disseminating sensitive information to both patients and doctors.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radiologic Technologist

OPTUM
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
  • Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
  • Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Lead Radiology Technologist

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
01.1996 - Current
  • Perform duties as Lead Radiology Technologist, overseeing two technologists and training new x-ray students in our Valencia Satellite office
  • Work closely with Doctor's Ronald Karzel, Patricia McKeever, Jonathan Jaivin Trevor Lynch, Babak Barcohana, Andrew Blecher, Donald Wiss in implementing our full Direct Digital modalities in our SCOI Valencia satellite office
  • Currently working at our Valencia Satellite Office for 22 years and responsible for training x-ray students from Brightwood College
  • (North Hollywood area) Knowledge of PACS, importing CD's burning CD's and digitizing films from outside facilities into our PACS system
  • Responsible for maintaining x-ray equipment and making sure x-ray technologists and Physician's licenses are kept current, responsible as well for keeping current all documents such as Title 17, Radiation Protection manual, Policy and Procedures manual, X-ray tube licenses are kept updated
  • Make sure all Q.A
  • Tests are done weekly in the x-ray department.
  • Streamlined workflow by efficiently managing patient schedules and accommodating urgent cases when needed.

Dr. George J Thomas III
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Performed all duties in this Orthopedic Office
  • Primary tasks at hand were x-raying all incoming patients
  • Maintained all X-ray equipment, ordered all supplies and kept inventory of all incoming x-rays films and MRI's.

Education

MRI -

MRI Education Group

CCSCE-Central California School of Continuing Education

Limited License -

Modern Technology School of X-Ray

Skills

  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Orthopedic Imaging

Certification

  • Radiology Technologist
  • ARRT
  • Fluoroscopy
  • CRT Mammography
  • MRI (ARRT)
  • New Mexico Medical Imaging License RRT 05015 - Registration #07075
  • RT
  • CRT
  • MRI
  • California Mammography

Timeline

Radiologic Technologist

OPTUM
01.2021 - 10.2023

Lead Radiology Technologist

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
01.1996 - Current

Dr. George J Thomas III
01.1993 - 01.1996

MRI -

MRI Education Group

CCSCE-Central California School of Continuing Education

Limited License -

Modern Technology School of X-Ray

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