Marianne Cardoso
Monroe Township,NJ
Summary
Accomplished MRI Technologist with extensive experience at Summit Medical Group, recognized for enhancing patient care through expert operation of PACS and RIS imaging software. Proven track record in patient positioning and quality assurance has led to notable improvements in diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and communication skills, ensuring optimal outcomes in dynamic clinical settings while maintaining high standards of medical ethics. Committed to delivering compassionate care, particularly to anxious patients, by providing thorough educational support during procedures.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Summit Medical Group
Westfield, New Jersey
05.2014 - Current
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques.
- Ensured sufficient stock by maintaining inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, catheters, and other medical items.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may require further action by a physician or radiologist.
- Initiated intravenous lines, administered IV contrast.
- Kept accurate records of patient information including demographic data, medical histories, medications taken.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to MRI technology and advancements.
- Provided technical guidance and support to other staff members when needed.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Created backup copies of images by transferring images to storage media and maintaining digital filing system for backups.
- Ensured strict adherence to quality, safety, and patient confidentiality standards in all imaging procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on MRI equipment such as cleaning, testing, calibrating.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
MRI Technologist
Hillsborough Radiology
Elizabeth, NJ
08.2006 - Current
- Perform high-quality MRI and Xrays images for referring physicians
- Maintain schedule
- Quality Assurance and ACR accreditation
- Update and maintain MRI manuals
- Patient screening
- Proficient with PACS and Radiology Information systems (RIS) imaging software
- Intravenous trained
- Recorded patients' medical history, billing and diagnosis coding
Chief Radiologic Technologist
Hudson Radiology Center
Elizabeth, NJ
07.1989 - 06.1994
- Perform high-quality MRI, Cat Scans, Mammography and Xrays images for referring physicians
- Quality Assurance and ACR accreditation
- Update and maintain MRI manuals
- Patient screening
- Intravenous trained
- Responsible for other staff technologist
- Ordering and maintaining department supplies
Chief MRI Technologist
Trinitas Hospital
Elizabeth, NJ
07.2010
- Perform high-quality MRI and Xrays images for referring physicians
- Maintain schedule
- Quality Assurance and ACR accreditation
- Update and maintain MRI manuals
- Patient screening
- Proficient with PACS and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) imaging software
- Intravenous trained
- Recorded patients' medical history, billing and diagnosis coding
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Ordering and maintaining department supplies
Radiologic Technologist
Elizabeth General Medical Center (Trinitas Hospital)
Elizabeth, NJ
07.1986
- Performed high-quality Mammograms and Xrays
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Union County College
Cranford, NJ, USA01.1986
Associate of Science - Radiology
School of Radiologic Technologist
Elizabeth, NJ, USA01.1986
Skills
- Quality assurance standards
- Strong medical ethics
- Patient positioning understanding
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
- IV Injection Proficiency
- Medical coding capability
- Compliance
- Patient care
- Documentation
- Diagnostic
- Proficient with PACS and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) imaging software
- Computed tomography
- Radiologic technology
Affiliations
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- American Society Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
- International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRT)
Certification
- CPR/BLS certified
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging License
- Radiologic Technologist License
- Mammography License
- Cat Scan License
- CPR/BLS - Basic Life Support
- MRSO
Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Skillshighlights
- Quality assurance standards
- Strong medical ethics
- Patient positioning understanding
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
- Intravenous injections trained
- Medical coding capability
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Summit Medical Group
05.2014 - Current
Chief MRI Technologist
Trinitas Hospital
07.2010
MRI Technologist
Hillsborough Radiology
08.2006 - Current
Chief Radiologic Technologist
Hudson Radiology Center
07.1989 - 06.1994
Radiologic Technologist
Elizabeth General Medical Center (Trinitas Hospital)
07.1986
- CPR/BLS certified
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging License
- Radiologic Technologist License
- Mammography License
- Cat Scan License
- CPR/BLS - Basic Life Support
- MRSO
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Union County College
Associate of Science - Radiology
School of Radiologic Technologist
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