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Work History
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Maria Viadero

Casselberry,FL

Summary

Patient-focused Radiology technician and Mammographer with 19 years of experience. Expert in determining imaging needs, positioning and immobilizing patients, administering oral and IV medications and developing images following quality control and established processes. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful in easing anxieties while increasing cooperation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mammography Technologist

Skybridge Health
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of mammography technology advancements through continuous professional development courses and seminars.
  • Performed diagnostic breast mammograms.
  • Checked patient details against records to maintain accuracy of procedures.
  • Implemented improvements in departmental processes based on regular evaluations of patient feedback and suggestions.
  • Reduced patient anxiety by explaining procedures in detail and addressing concerns or questions before examinations.
  • Streamlined workflow by efficiently managing daily appointment schedules and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by consistently providing clear communication and strong support to colleagues.

Mammography Technologist

University Diagnostic Institute
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Performed diagnostic breast mammograms and screening.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Performed quality control testing on mammography equipment, ensuring consistent functionality and image quality standards were met.
  • Ensured accurate diagnostic results by performing high-quality mammograms according to established protocols.
  • Achieved exceptional levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic care, thorough explanations, and prompt service provision.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by consistently providing clear communication and strong support to colleagues.

Mammography Technologist

Matrix Health
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of mammography technology advancements through continuous professional development courses and seminars.
  • Performed diagnostic breast mammograms and screenings.
  • Reduced patient anxiety by explaining procedures in detail and addressing concerns or questions before examinations.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Performed quality control testing on mammography equipment, ensuring consistent functionality and image quality standards were met.
  • Ensured accurate diagnostic results by performing high-quality mammograms according to established protocols.
  • Achieved exceptional levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic care, thorough explanations, and prompt service provision.

Radiology Technologist, Mammographer

Women Center For Radiology
06.2015 - 07.2019
  • Minimized patients’ exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians’ orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients’ bedsides.
  • Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Adhered closely to quality control standards in development and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials, updating patient profiles with relevant information.
  • Served as informational resource for patients and families, educating about imaging process and addressing questions and concerns.

Radiologic Technologist, Mammographer

Professional Imaging Centers
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Served as informational resource for patients and families, educating about imaging process and addressing questions and concerns.
     
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians’ orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  • Minimized patients’ exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of sheiling techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipement and restrictive devices.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients’ bedsides.

Diagnostic And Screening Mammography Bone Densitometry

Women's Center Of Radiology/ Former Drew Medical
01.2012 - 02.2013

Diagnostic Screening and Mammography.

Diagnostic X-Ray And Mammography

Florida Hospital Celebration
02.2006 - 05.2009

Diagnostic X-Ray and Mammorgraphy

Education

High School Diploma -

Osceola High School
Kissimmee, FL

Associate of Science - Radiology

Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL
1999

Associate of Science - Dental Technology

Southern College
Orlando, FL
1988

Skills

  • Mammography
  • X-rays
  • Radiologic technology
  • Patient shielding techniques
  • Radiopharmaceutical administration
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Process optimization
  • Community outreach
  • Patient education
  • Records management
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Unit Administration

Affiliations

Yearly CEU up to date

Certification

Registry Diagnostic Mammographer.

Registry Diagnostic X-Ray.

Additional Information

Expert in patient satisfaction.

Fluent in Spanish.

Timeline

Mammography Technologist

Skybridge Health
04.2024 - Current

Mammography Technologist

University Diagnostic Institute
05.2021 - 12.2023

Mammography Technologist

Matrix Health
10.2019 - 04.2021

Radiology Technologist, Mammographer

Women Center For Radiology
06.2015 - 07.2019

Radiologic Technologist, Mammographer

Professional Imaging Centers
02.2013 - 01.2015

Diagnostic And Screening Mammography Bone Densitometry

Women's Center Of Radiology/ Former Drew Medical
01.2012 - 02.2013

Diagnostic X-Ray And Mammography

Florida Hospital Celebration
02.2006 - 05.2009

Associate of Science - Radiology

Valencia Community College

Associate of Science - Dental Technology

Southern College

Registry Diagnostic Mammographer.

Registry Diagnostic X-Ray.

High School Diploma -

Osceola High School
Maria Viadero