Maria Lemus
SALEM
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in imaging protocols and patient care support. Committed to safety compliance and quality control, ensuring optimal patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Care givbe
lemus family
06.2018 - 01.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Intern
scagit valley hospital
Mount Vernon
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Observed and learned healthcare protocols to improve patient care support.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Operated and maintained nuclear medicine imaging equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging protocols.
- Assisted in patient preparation and education regarding procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols in the lab.
- Documented patient information and imaging results accurately.
- Monitored patients during procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Performed quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Adhered to all regulatory requirements including HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA.
- Monitored patient reactions during scans to ensure safety and comfort.
- Calculated, measured and recorded radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and discarded.
Medicine dispenser
Docvtor
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients following safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized medication storage areas.
- Assisted customers with prescription inquiries and provided product information.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper medication use.
- Operated dispensing equipment and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Processed prescription orders efficiently using pharmacy management software.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies for dispensing medications.
- Operated computerized systems to enter data related to medication orders and refills.
- Greeted customers, answered their questions and provided advice on medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Modality of Nuclear Medicine
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR06-2010
Skills
- Imaging protocols
- Patient care support
- Medication dispensing
- Safety compliance
- Quality control testing
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Family Care givbe
lemus family
06.2018 - 01.2026
Intern
scagit valley hospital
06.2009 - 07.2010
Medicine dispenser
Docvtor
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Modality of Nuclear Medicine
Oregon Institute of Technology