Professional Summary
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Work History
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Internships

Linda Philapil

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
San Ramon,CA
10
years of professional experience

MRI Technologist with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Professionally trained with over 10 years of experience ensuring high standards of safety and compassionate care while producing high quality images for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Work History

MRI Technologist III

6 Years 11 Months
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital | 09.2019 - Current
  • Operated MRI equipment, ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to determine appropriate imaging techniques for individual cases.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and quality control checks on MRI machines to ensure optimal performance.
  • Implemented best practices in MRI imaging techniques, resulting in improved diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Improved image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans.
  • Fostered a positive workplace culture that prioritized teamwork, open communication, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate care.
  • Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
  • Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
  • Prepared patients for MRI procedures and monitored their condition during the scan.
  • Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
  • Educated patients on procedure, answering questions, and alleviating concern

Supervisor: Jessica Cowell

MRI Technologist

2 Years 8 Months
RadNet-VRI Mountain View | 12.2016 - 08.2019
  • Perform high quality exams, administer contrast as needed in a safe and effective manner, monitor patients’ well-being during exam and recognize patients’ discomfort, guide patients through the process and walk them through the procedure while addressing any concerns or questions. Studies: MSK without and with contrast, CNS without and with contrast, Enterography, Body (Abdomen, Pelvis, MRCP) MRA, MRV

Medical Director: David Eller, MD Supervisor: Sharon Chand

MRI Technologist

7 Months
VCA Veterinarian Hospital | 05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Worked closely with Vet Techs to prepare patient for study. Assist in anesthesia, intubation, monitoring and transferring patient. Generate image processing and produce reports for radiologist.
  • Per diem

MRI Technologist

5 Months
California Advanced Imaging | 05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Trained on GE 1.5T and ONI 1.0T. Prepare, screen and perform diagnostic imaging. Generate image processing for radiologist. Outstanding patient skills especially with those with claustrophobic issues. Studies: MSK, CNS, Pelvis

Supervisor: Debra Schlee

Education

ARMRIT Certification - General Education

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Mateo, CA

- General Education

CA City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 09.

Skills

ARMRIT Registry #2805
CPR Certification - American Heart Association
Venipuncture Certification
GE 3.0T
1.5T
ONI 1.0T
Hitachi Aries II
Administer contrast as needed in a safe and effective manner
Prepare
screen and perform diagnostic imaging
MR safety protocols
PACS
MedRad power injector and Invivo monitor

Timeline

MRI Technologist III

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
09.2019 - CurrentRead More

MRI Technologist

RadNet-VRI Mountain View
12.2016 - 08.2019Read More

MRI Technologist

VCA Veterinarian Hospital
05.2016 - 12.2016Read More

MRI Technologist

California Advanced Imaging
05.2016 - 10.2016Read More

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

ARMRIT Certification from General Education
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CA City College of San Francisco

from General Education
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Internships

  • Fremont Orthopaedic and Rehabilitative - January 2014 - October
  • South Valley Imaging – Gilroy, CA - October 2015 – April 2016
Linda Philapil