Lara Shannon
San Diego,CA
Summary
Certified MRI Technologist (ARMRIT) skilled in high quality cross sectional imaging, patient safety, and efficient clinical workflows. Knowledgeable in MRI procedures, and image quality assessment. Committed to accurate diagnostic imaging, patient safety, and providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Open MRI Of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated the Hitachi AIRIS Elite 0.3T open MRI system using Version V5.1V-2 software.
- Performed MRI examinations of the brain, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, knee, and other musculoskeletal regions under supervision.
- Followed MRI safety protocols, screened patients for contraindications, and ensured proper patient positioning and comfort.
- Ensured high image quality, accurate examination documentation, and scanner room readiness, complying with facility protocols.
- Assisted with image post-processing, including Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP), for each examination.
- Facilitated daily workflow in busy outpatient imaging setting, providing efficient support for approximately 20 patients per 8-hour shift.
MRI Technologist (volunteer)
Bluebeam Radiology
El Cajon, California
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Educated patients and provided pre/post-procedure care to ensure safety and comfort during MRI procedures.
- Assisted in image quality assessments and ensured protocol compliance to maintain high-quality imaging standards.
- Collaborated with radiologic technologists to optimize imaging parameters, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Life Smile Dental Care
El Cajon, CA
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Smith Chason College
04.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - University Studies & Behavioral Sciences
Cuyamaca College
10.2020 - 05.2022
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Fullerton Dental Assistant School
Fullerton, CA 06.2018 - 06.2019
Skills
- Diagnostic MRI: Brain, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine
- MRI Equipment Operation: Hitachi AIRIS Elite 03T Open MRI System
- MRI Safety and Patient Screening
- Contraindication Verification and Patient History Review
- Patient Positioning and RF Coil Selection
- Image Quality Assessment and Artifact Detection
- MRI Protocol Implementation and Scan Optimization
- Image Post-Processing, Including
- Patient Care, Examination Documentation, and HIPAA Compliance
- Bilingual in English and Arabic
Certification
- Certified MRI Technologist ARMRT.
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Certified Intravenous (IV) Therapy Certification.
- BLS/CPR Certification – American Heart Association.
Externship and Clinical Rotations
Open System Imaging, MRI Technologist (volunteer), El Centro, CA, 2025-06, 2025-12, Supported gadolinium contrast-enhanced MRI procedures, and ensuring aseptic techniques., patient education and pre/post-procedure care, ensuring safety and comfort., Supported image quality assessment and protocol compliance, maintaining quality control., Collaborated with radiologic technologists to optimize imaging parameters and diagnostic accuracy.
Timeline
MRI Technologist (volunteer)
Bluebeam Radiology
08.2025 - 09.2025
MRI Technologist
Open MRI Of Long Beach
06.2025 - 06.2026
Associate of Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Smith Chason College
04.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - University Studies & Behavioral Sciences
Cuyamaca College
10.2020 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Life Smile Dental Care
08.2020 - 08.2023
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Fullerton Dental Assistant School
06.2018 - 06.2019