Marcus Mendez
Seattle,WA
Summary
ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist with 7 years of experience in a clinical and hospital setting. Recently employed as an Interventional Radiology Technologist with 1 year and 9 months experience. Well versed in patient care, radiation safety, and multi-modal imaging. Enthusiastic technologist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent radiographic skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Imaging Technologist / Phlebotomist Technician
University Of Washington
08.2023 - Current
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Seattle Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
St Clare Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
IDEAL Fellowship Fellow
Guided Pathways
02.2021 - 06.2021
- IDEAL: Initiative for Diversity, Equity, Antiracism, and Leadership
- 1 of 35 selected from pool of 600+ applicants
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate successful project tackling IDEAL goals
Student Radiologic Technologist
Columbia Basin College
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Routinely imaged patients in an emergent, surgical, and routine status using a variety of methods.
- Performed injection fluoroscopic procedures such as myelograms, arthrograms, steroid injections, and various others.
- Performed a wide variety of Computed Tomography imaging under the supervision of lead CT staff, assisting with stroke and trauma cases.
Diagnostic Radiographer
Malcolm Grow Medical Center
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Performed radiographic procedures, such as outpatient studies, surgical OEM c-arm cases, or urgent care examinations.
- Assisted with on-the-job training of students and provided input to supervisors regarding training performance.
- Routinely setup and assisted on-site radiologist with arthrograms, myelograms, steroid injections, and other fluoroscopic procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Honors - Radiologic Technology
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA06.2021
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside, WA2009
Skills
- ARRT Registered 1022248
- WA State Radiologic Technologist - RT60614961
- CPR/BLS Certified - Expires 05/2025
- Aseptic Technique Trained
- General IR Experience
- CT/IR Training Eligible
References
Professional References
- Jay King - jking@gurnick.edu - (808)218-4398
- Giri M. Shivaram MD- giri.shivaram@seattlechildrens.org - (206)987-2133
- Michael O'Rourke PAC - orourke.mp@gmail.com - (206)987-2133
Personal References
- Joetta Rupert - 509-551-5194
- Darren Morse - 509-833-0798
- Robert Gyergyek - 716-989-7453
Timeline
Imaging Technologist / Phlebotomist Technician
University Of Washington
08.2023 - Current
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Seattle Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Interventional Radiology Technologist
St Clare Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023
IDEAL Fellowship Fellow
Guided Pathways
02.2021 - 06.2021
Student Radiologic Technologist
Columbia Basin College
09.2020 - 06.2021
Diagnostic Radiographer
Malcolm Grow Medical Center
11.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Honors - Radiologic Technology
Columbia Basin College
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School