Huyen Tran
Radiology Technologist
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions. Process-focused Radiology Technologist with 10 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
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Austin Emergency Center
Austin, Texas
11.2018 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with emergency rooms' policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and chemicals.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Processed exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Ally Medical Emergency Room
Austin, Texas
08.2018 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with emergency rooms' policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and chemicals.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Processed exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
SignatureCare Emergency Room
Austin, Texas
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with emergency rooms' policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and chemicals.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Processed exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Neighbors Emergency Center
Austin, Texas
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with emergency rooms' policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and chemicals.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Processed exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Cedar Park Emergency Center
Cedar Park, Texas
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with emergency rooms' policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and chemicals.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Processed exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Radiology Technologist
St. David's Medical Center
Austin, Texas
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with emergency rooms' policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and chemicals.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Processed exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Radiology Technologist
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
Houston, Texas
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with emergency rooms' policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and chemicals.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Processed exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
- Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Education
Computed Tomography - Radiology
Houston Community College Health Sciences Coleman
Houston, TX 08.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Houston Community College Health Sciences Coleman
Houston,TX 08.2009 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Prerquisites
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas 08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Prerequisites
Lamar Community College
Port Arthur,TX 08.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Port Arthur,TX 05.2004 - 05.2004
Skills
Patient education
Records management
Staff education
Equipment Maintenance
Patient confidentiality
X-ray technologies
Body positioning and placement
Equipment management
Diagnostic imaging services
Diagnostic imaging
Customer service expertise
Licensure and Certifications
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT RT (R)(CT)
- Texas Certified Radiologic Technologist (TRT)
- Basic Life Support
Professional Membership
ASRT
Additional Information
www.linkedin.com/in/huyen-tran-b91b1215a
References
Roger Bumgardner; B.S.R.T., (R)(NM)(CT)(CV), M.P.H.
Instructor
1900 Pressler St.
Houston,Texas 77030
Cell: (832) 244-2287 Office: 713-718-7649
Roger.bumgardner@hccs.edu
David Bravo RT(R)
Supervisor
St. Joseph Medical Center
1401 St. Joseph Parkway
Houston,Texas 77002
Cell: (832) 755-8282 Work: (713) 657-7313
Bravo122@MSN.com
JR McGowen (RT)R CT
Lead Technologist
Austin Emergency Center
1801 E. 51st Street
Austin, Texas 78723
Cell: (318)780-9827 Work: (512)322-5104
Timeline
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Austin Emergency Center
11.2018 - Current
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Ally Medical Emergency Room
08.2018 - Current
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
SignatureCare Emergency Room
03.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Prerquisites
Houston Community College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Prerequisites
Lamar Community College
08.2015 - 12.2015
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Neighbors Emergency Center
06.2014 - 11.2018
Radiology Technologist and Lab Technologist
Cedar Park Emergency Center
02.2014 - 06.2016
Radiology Technologist
St. David's Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2014
Computed Tomography - Radiology
Houston Community College Health Sciences Coleman
08.2012 - 12.2012
Radiology Technologist
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Houston Community College Health Sciences Coleman
08.2009 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
05.2004 - 05.2004