Justine Velada
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated professional with strong work ethic and organizational skills. Improved processes through effective collaboration and adaptability in challenging environments. Demonstrated ability to work independently while mastering new skills rapidly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiology Technician
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures in Resurrection Medical Center's radiology department.
- Facilitated patient preparation for X-ray and fluoroscopy examinations to ensure comfort and compliance at Resurrection Medical Center.
- Positioned patients and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal imaging results.
Radiology Technologist Student
Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted radiologists in clinical procedures by preparing equipment and ensuring patient comfort to facilitate accurate imaging.
- Operated and positioned equipment to capture images according to established protocols.
- Adhered to radiation safety measures and utilized protection devices to safeguard patients and staff.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Laboratory Assistant Specimen Processing
ACL Laboratories
Rosemont, Illinois
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Handled and disposed of all specimens following biohazardous waste precautions and applicable safety policies
- Entered test requests into Laboratory Information System (LIS) and applied barcode labels to patient specimens or scanned pre-existing barcodes
- Processed patient specimens based on priority, documenting results to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Supported ACL Laboratories specimen accessioning and labeling workflows.
- Processed clinical samples for testing and refrigerated storage.
- Verified specimen integrity against requisition details and test requests.
- Followed safety, infection control, and biohazard disposal procedures.
- Ensured that laboratory procedures are followed correctly at all times.
- Documented experimental procedures accurately in logbooks or electronic databases.
- Assisted in developing and maintaining laboratory SOPs, enhancing process efficiency and consistency.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Executed testing and quality control to ensure compliance with approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to ensure optimal performance and reliability for laboratory operations.
- Calibrated equipment and checked performance before daily analysis work.
- Inspected results for accuracy and reported issues to laboratory staff.
- Recorded test data in laboratory information systems and logbooks.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed hazardous material safety rules.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Assisted analysts with sample preparation and method setup tasks.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies for laboratory operations. by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
Medical Assistant
Nye Partners In Women's Health
River Forest, Illinois
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed medical records through efficient filing, organizing, and scanning to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to foster a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments, referrals, and follow-up calls for women's health visits to enhance patient care continuity.
- Supported front office and clinical workflows in busy women's health practice
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding the safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into an electronic health record system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiology Technology
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL, USAAssociate of Arts -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL, USASkills
- Clinical Imaging Experience
- Patient Advocacy
- X-rays
- Radiation safety
- Radiographic Terminology
- Clinical judgement
- Medical Knowledge
- Patient Positioning
- Workflow Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Communication
Timeline
Radiology Technician
Resurrection Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Radiology Technologist Student
Lewis University
08.2022 - 08.2024
Laboratory Assistant Specimen Processing
ACL Laboratories
02.2020 - 05.2023
Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
01.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Nye Partners In Women's Health
03.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Radiology Technology
Lewis University
Associate of Arts -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College