Gerardo Martin Grimaldo RT, CT, MRI
McAllen,Texas
Summary
Personable Radiologic Technologist with passion for public health and education with 27-year career background operating cutting-edge imaging diagnostic instruments. Clear communicator with high proficiency in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Radiographer for MRI and CT
Self Employed Services
, Texas
07.2014 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation requirements.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Developed and maintained relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Supervising Radiographer
Jackson Imaging Center
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns
- Report any abnormal findings to Radiologist and primary physician
- In charge of keeping all equipment/paperwork in compliance with Texas Department of Health standards/regulations as per Radiation Safety Office.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Radiographer
Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance
04.2004 - 05.2012
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Collected full patient assessment and obtained consent form signature for diagnostic procedure.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Supervising Radiographer
Advanced Imaging Center
McAllen, TX
11.2002 - 12.2004
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Collected full patient assessment and obtained consent form signature for diagnostic procedure.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns
Radiographer
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
07.1994 - 11.2002
- Duties were weekend supervisor and assisted weekend staff with full patient assessment, vital signs, obtained consent form signature, perform MRI scans, CT scans, and X-rays, start IV, draw labs( BUN, CREA) inform patients on risks of IV contrast reactions, and MRI procedure time length and directions to follow.
Radiographer
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
12.1993 - 04.2000
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Collected full patient assessment and obtained consent form signature for diagnostic procedure.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiographer
08.1993
Diploma -
06.1987
Skills
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, bilingual, and proficient phone skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Workplace Safety
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Beam-Restrictive Devices
- Patient Confidentiality
- Contrast Material
- Patient Screening
- Informed Consent
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Contrast Administration
- Operational Standards
- Federal Regulations
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Fluoroscope (C-ARM)
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Facility Management
- Barium Swallow
Certification
- Certified ARRT
- Licensed Radiology Technologist - 27 years
- Licensed Computed Tomography - 25 years
- Licensed Magnetic Resonance Imaging - 24 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Contract Radiographer for MRI and CT - Self Employed Services
07.2014 - Current
Supervising Radiographer - Jackson Imaging Center
03.2012 - 06.2014
Radiographer - Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance
04.2004 - 05.2012
Supervising Radiographer - Advanced Imaging Center
11.2002 - 12.2004
Radiographer - Valley Baptist Medical Center
07.1994 - 11.2002
Radiographer - Rio Grande Regional Hospital
12.1993 - 04.2000
The University of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College - Associate of Applied Science, Radiographer
James Pace High School - Diploma,
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