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Marcela Gonzales

Hickory Hills,IL

Summary

Accomplished Lead Technologist at Loyola University Medical Center, I have significantly enhanced team efficiency and diagnostic capabilities through mentoring and expert operation of advanced radiography equipment. Demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills, I've played a pivotal role in the professional development of staff and the improvement of patient care processes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Technologist

Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
08.2021 - Current
  • Mentored junior technologists, contributing to their professional growth and improving team efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordering processes for X-ray and the File room which included departmental and office supplies
  • Coordinated post-operative fluoroscopy exams and lumbar punctures.
  • Coordinated lumbar punctures with Oncology for weekly intrathecal chemotherapy injections
  • Managing employee schedules, PTO requests, and Timecards
  • Conducted 30, 60, and 90-day reviews.
  • Managed holiday schedules
  • Hold 2 classes for new residents in fluorocopy to show how the room works and what to expect
  • Do all new on boarding of new hires
  • Participate in the interview process of new hires

Radiographer

Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
07.2005 - 08.2021
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring prompt delivery of critical images for urgent diagnoses or treatment plans.
  • Enhanced diagnostic capabilities for physicians through the timely delivery of high-quality radiographs.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Skilled in operating Siemens, Fuji, and GE stationary units.
  • Skilled using GE, Kodak, and Shimadzu mobile units.
  • Trained new tech and mentored students
  • Highly capable of executing fluoroscopy procedures.

Radiology Tech Aide

Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
11.2003 - 07.2004

Transported patients in the ER back and forth from their room to X-ray, then back to their room. Would assist with slide help in the X-ray and CT departments. Job responsibilities were to clean and stock rooms in the department and the ER.

Education

Associate In Applied Science - Radiography

Triton College
River Grove, IL
07.2005

Associate Of Science - Science

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05.2003

Skills

    Strong Interpersonal Skills

    Demonstrated Leadership Abilities

    Effective Communication Skills

    Effectively Manage Stressful Situations

Timeline

Lead Technologist

Loyola University Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

Radiographer

Loyola University Medical Center
07.2005 - 08.2021

Radiology Tech Aide

Loyola University Medical Center
11.2003 - 07.2004

Associate In Applied Science - Radiography

Triton College

Associate Of Science - Science

Moraine Valley Community College
Marcela Gonzales