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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Clinical Experience
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Maria Vazquez

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Highly motivated and determined to find new opportunities that will allow me to learn and grow. Energetic and positive attitude. Reliable and efficient on the job. Works well with others and communicates efficiently. Looking for a position as an entry-level radiographer, willing to cross-train in other imaging modalities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Tucson Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Women's Care Unit
  • Provides daily care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting for patients.
  • Assists patients with mobility and transfers using proper body mechanics, and assistive devices.
  • Monitors vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and reports abnormalities to the nursing staff.
  • Ensures patient safety by following infection control protocols, and using PPE appropriately.
  • Supports activities of daily living to enhance patient independence and dignity.
  • Performs EKGs to monitor and record patient heart activity.

Lab Assistant

Pima County JTED
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked alongside a healthcare foundation teacher to help plan lessons, and teach lab skills to students.
  • Demonstrated lab skills to students and explained medical terminology, depending on medical equipment.
  • Assisted students with the proper way to use medical equipment.
  • Helped with documentation and spreadsheets, depending on the lessons planned.
  • Helped create study guide tools for students, and planned weekly online meetings via Zoom.
  • Created monthly newsletters for students and parents.
  • Communicated efficiently through email and telephone with staff members and parents in English and Spanish.

Education

Radiologic Technology-AAS -

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05.2025

Radiographic prerequisites

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05.2024

Licensed nursing assistant certification - Caregiver certification

Pima County JTED
Tucson, AZ
05.2020

High school diploma -

Tucson High Magnet School
Tucson, AZ
05.2020

Liberal Arts and sciences

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Radiographic imaging
  • Infection control
  • Patient care
  • Effective communication
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, 05/01/20, Successfully completed an Arizona State Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aid Training Program at Pima County JTED.
  • Caregiver Certificate, 07/01/20, Successfully completed a NCIA/ALFM Board of Examiners approved Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Training Program at Pima County JTED.
  • BLS Completion Card, 03/06/25, 04/27, Has successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association CPR and AED program.

Clinical Experience

Radiologic Technologist Student 

El Rio Health & Tucson Medical Center-Tucson, Az 

Dates of Clinical Training 8/23-5/25

  • Gained hands-on experience in both clinical and hospital environments, delivering patient centered radiologic care under the supervision of a licensed technologists
  • Performed a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including x-rays and fluoroscopy, adhering to ALARA principles and proper patient positioning techniques
  • Assisted in the Operating Room and Emergency Department at Tucson Medical Center, demonstrating adaptability and proficiency in high-pressure, fast paced environments
  • Participated in fluoroscopic procedures, gaining familiarity with contrast administration and dynamic imaging workflows
  • Provided compassionate and effective imaging services to pediatric patients at El Rio Health with an emphasis on communication and comfort to ease patients
  • Proficient in the operation of portable x-ray machines, including set up and positioning

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Tucson Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

Lab Assistant

Pima County JTED
08.2020 - 05.2021

Radiologic Technology-AAS -

Pima Community College

Radiographic prerequisites

Pima Community College

Licensed nursing assistant certification - Caregiver certification

Pima County JTED

High school diploma -

Tucson High Magnet School

Liberal Arts and sciences

Pima Community College