Maria Cortez
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
I am a highly motivated multi-modality technologist with dynamic organization skills that values teamwork, integrity, initiative, compassion and a proven ability to achieve market goals by utilizing experience and a drive to exceed business objectives. Accomplished radiologic technologist with several years' experience seeking to leverage expertise to secure position with respected organization. Highly skilled in producing high quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and delivering clinical instruction to staff and students. Demonstrated leadership skills which guide teams towards success and strengthen relationships with patients and physicians.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Houston Methodist Sugarland
Sugar Land, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Perform routine, procedures, and specialized CT exams from Coronaries to Perfusions
- Proficient with GE AW Server, GE PACS, and EPIC
- Creates a positive learning environment for new techs and students
- In charge of ordering supplies and maintaining par levels
- Enhances patient satisfaction and communication by addressing any concerns and inquiries
- GE PACS Superuser
- Member of the DNV committee and Employee of the month committee
- Employee of the Month for September 2023
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes
- Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
- Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment
- Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging studies.
Lead CT Technologist
Memorial Hermann Katy
Katy
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Educate and train staff on protocols, policies, and procedures
- Manage a team of 18
- Make schedules to accommodate staff and workflow
- Held quarterly CT meetings
- ACR certification on two CT scanners
- Directed patient call backs
- Employee engagement groups
- Quality control on CT image
- Ensure staff competency
- Collaborate with Radiologist for CT protocols
- A resource person for staff members
- Produce optimal CT images for radiologists using GE, Siemens, and Canon
- Assist radiologists with CT-guided biopsies, drain placements, and chest tube placements
- Collaborate with radiologists in developing low-dose protocols for GE, Siemens, Canon scanners
- Assist lead tech with finding department coverage and assist in making the monthly call list
- PACS super user, troubleshoot problems encountered in PACS, Radnet, and Powerscribe for CT department
- Manage up to 30+ procedures per shift while maintaining a high quality of patient care
- Possess ability to question ordered exams to ensure the correct exam is performed
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes
- Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
- Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment
- Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging studies.
Lead Imaging Technologist
Memorial Hermann Katy
Katy
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed a staff of nine employees within the imaging department
- Nominated for Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Employee of the Year
- PACS super user, troubleshot and resolved exam errors and problems
- Consistently helped with exam reconciliation in Powerscribe and Radnet; merged patient exams in PACS
- Covered various CT shifts as needed
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes
- Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
- Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment
- Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging studies.
Night CT/X-Ray Technologist
Memorial Hermann Katy
Katy
09.2007 - 10.2013
- Produced optimal CT and X-ray images for radiologists
- Efficiently performed all necessary CT and X-ray exams
- Functioned efficiently and proactively in high volume and stressful situations
- Consistently maintained a high quality of patient care
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes
- Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
- Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment
- Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging studies.
CT/X-Ray Technologist
Lacava Medical Center
08.2002 - 09.2007
- Managed both CT and X-ray departments with skeletal staff
- Efficiently performed all necessary CT and X-ray exams
- Functioned efficiently and proactively in high volume and stressful situations
- Consistently maintained a high quality of patient care
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes
- Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
- Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment
- Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging studies.
Education
Associates of Applied Sciences in Radiology -
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX08.2002
Skills
- Perform routine, procedures, and specialized CT exams
- Proficient with GE AW Server, GE PACS, and EPIC
- Creates a positive learning environment
- In charge of ordering supplies and maintaining par levels
- Enhances patient satisfaction and communication
- GE PACS Superuser
- Member of the DNV committee and Employee of the month committee
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques
- Ability to utilize advanced imaging software
- Knowledge of basic physics
- Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients
- Educate and train staff on protocols, policies, and procedures
- Manage a team of 18
- Make schedules to accommodate staff and workflow
- Held quarterly CT meetings
- ACR certification on two CT scanners
- Directed patient call backs
- Employee engagement groups
- Quality control on CT image
- Ensure staff competency
- Collaborate with Radiologist for CT protocols
- A resource person for staff members
- Produce optimal CT images for radiologists
- Assist radiologists with CT-guided biopsies, drain placements, and chest tube placements
- Collaborate with radiologists in developing low-dose protocols
- Assist lead tech with finding department coverage
- PACS super user, troubleshoot problems encountered in PACS
- Manage up to 30 procedures per shift
- Possess ability to question ordered exams
- Managed a staff of nine employees
- Nominated for Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Employee of the Year
- Troubleshot and resolved exam errors and problems
- Consistently helped with exam reconciliation
- Covered various CT shifts as needed
- Produced optimal CT and X-ray images
- Efficiently performed all necessary CT and X-ray exams
- Functioned efficiently and proactively
- Managed both CT and X-ray departments
- Patient Care
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- ARRT, 361346, 05/2025
- TMB, GMR00025204, 08/2025
- BLS Certification, 01/2025
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
CT Technologist
Houston Methodist Sugarland
01.2021 - Current
Lead CT Technologist
Memorial Hermann Katy
09.2018 - 01.2021
Lead Imaging Technologist
Memorial Hermann Katy
10.2013 - 10.2014
Night CT/X-Ray Technologist
Memorial Hermann Katy
09.2007 - 10.2013
CT/X-Ray Technologist
Lacava Medical Center
08.2002 - 09.2007
Associates of Applied Sciences in Radiology -
Wharton County Junior College