Gilbert Garcia
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated Radiologic Technologist with expertise in patient safety and diagnostic imaging. Committed to ensuring patient comfort through effective communication and technical proficiency. The last two years has given me the opportunity to lead my team due to medical leave of previous Lead Tech and prove that my over 20 years of being a Tech has given me the experience needed to fill this role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Hospital
Miami, FL
05.2006 - 11.2019
- Operated radiologic equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures with precision.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during imaging processes through effective communication and technical knowledge.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging techniques based on patient needs and medical history.
- Maintained accurate records of procedures, patient information, and imaging results in compliance with hospital protocols.
Surgical Technologist Women's Services
Mercy Hospital
Miami, FL
07.1995 - 11.2008
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and ensuring sterile environments.
- Managed surgical instruments, anticipating needs during procedures for seamless workflow.
- Trained new staff on proper instrument handling and sterilization techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to optimize patient care during surgeries.
Transport Dispatcher/Supervisor
Mercy Hospital
Miami, FL
02.1991 - 07.1995
- Coordinated transport schedules for patient transfers, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Managed communication between medical staff and transport teams to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implemented route optimization strategies, reducing wait times for critical transportation needs.
- Trained new dispatchers on hospital procedures, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Miami Gardens, FLSurgical Technologist -
Lindsey Hopkins Technical School
Miami, FLAssociate of Applied Science -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Portable radiography
- Trauma imaging
- PACS system proficiency
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Orthopedic imaging
- Pediatric imaging
- Radiologic imaging
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient positioning
- Contrast administration
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA
- Patient shielding techniques
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Hospital
05.2006 - 11.2019
Surgical Technologist Women's Services
Mercy Hospital
07.1995 - 11.2008
Transport Dispatcher/Supervisor
Mercy Hospital
02.1991 - 07.1995
High School Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Surgical Technologist -
Lindsey Hopkins Technical School
Associate of Applied Science -
Miami Dade College