ELIZABETH ZUNIGA
CT Technologist
EL PASO
Summary
Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions. Committed to building and managing high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations. Administers budgets, coordinates logistics and maintains smooth department operations. Energetic Ct technologist professional skilled at cultivating professional relationships with staff, physicians and patients. Operates medical equipment and masters technologies with precision and focus. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CT technologist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated CT technologist professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Computed Tomography Technologist
Akumin Imaging
El Paso
10.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
Radiology Technologist/Radiation Safety Officer
Ortho El Paso
El Paso
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Evaluated new imaging sequence protocols and processes and executed prescribed nuclear medicine procedures.
- Explained procedures to patients and families and answered questions to ease anxiety and encourage patient cooperation.
- Analyzed biological specimens in laboratory settings.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Radiology Technologist
El Paso Orthopedic Surgery Group
El Paso
04.2008 - 08.2015
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
Radiology Technologist/Computed Tomography Technologist
Physicians Hospital System
E LPaso
05.2006 - 04.2008
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
Radiology Technologist/ComputedTechnologist
Sierra Medical Center
El Paso
05.2001 - 05.2006
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2001
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Diagnostic Exam Assistance
- Patient Flow
- Radiologic Technology
- Patient Safety
- Radiology Equipment
- Quality Control Standards
- Contrast Material
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Suture Removal
- Communications Strategies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Positioning Patients
- Digital Radiography
- Creative Thinking
- Calming Strategies
- Bone Density
- Patient Data Recording
- Radiation Exposure Minimization
- Workplace Safety
- Safety Rules
- Restocking Processes
Bilingual
I am bilingual in Spanish.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Computed Tomography Technologist
Akumin Imaging
10.2019 - Current
Radiology Technologist/Radiation Safety Officer
Ortho El Paso
08.2015 - 10.2019
Radiology Technologist
El Paso Orthopedic Surgery Group
04.2008 - 08.2015
Radiology Technologist/Computed Tomography Technologist
Physicians Hospital System
05.2006 - 04.2008
Radiology Technologist/ComputedTechnologist
Sierra Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
El Paso Community College
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