MARLA HOWSER
Smock
Summary
I am a dedicated healthcare professional seeking to utilize my education and work experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, and Radiology Technologist to obtain a position as a Radiology Technologist in the Spine Clinic. As a skilled healthcare professional with significant years of diversified experience, I have demonstrated the ability to perform and excel in dynamic healthcare environments. I am patient focused in providing optimum diagnostic and clinical patient care while working with other staff as a team player.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
X-Ray Technologist
WVU Medicine Uniontown/WVU Spine and Orthopedic Department
09.2025 - Current
- Provide a compassionate and positive experience by explaining instructions to all age specific patients before, during, and after their exams in the Spine?Orthopedic Departments as well as the Outpatient Diagnostic Center.
- Perform radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols while adhering to OSHA requirements and the ALARA safety principal.
- Meet compliance standards during inspections by following established guidelines for radiation safety, infection control, and waste disposal practices.
- Promoted a team-centered environment through effective communication with colleagues regarding patient information and procedure coordination efforts.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Checked equipment each day and reported major malfunctions to supervisor for attention.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development activities and continuing education programs related/unrelated to radiology.
- Utilized Synapse/PACS to retain patient images to be read by the staff radiologist.
X-Ray Technologist
WVU Medicine Uniontown/WVU Specialty Connellsville
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Perform diagnostic imaging with digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) radiation safety principles on all age specifics in an outpatient/clinic environment.
- Prepared patients for imaging procedures, explaining processes clearly, and positioning them accurately to ensure optimal image quality.
- Meet compliance standards during inspections by following established guidelines for radiation safety, infection control, and waste disposal practices.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Checked equipment each day and reported major malfunctions to supervisor for attention.
- Assisted physicians and other staff with exams and minor procedures.
- Performed venipuncture and other lab specimen collection, vital signs, electrocardiograms, eye exams, and administered patient vaccinations (completion of CDC Modules; Module 16 Vaccine for Children Program and Module 10 Storage and Handling).
- Performed eye exams.
- Conduct routine checks, calibrations, and cleaning of radiology and other equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Utilized EPIC to room patients, chart vitals, obtain/update patient patient clinical history, exam information, and reconcile medications in the maintain electronic health records (EHR). .
- Follow strict sterilization and sanitation procedures to maintain a safe outpatient environment.
- Provide post-procedure instructions and answer patient questions to support understanding and compliance.
- Work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other staff to coordinate patient care.
- Utilized Synapse/PACS to retain patient images to be read by the staff radiologist.
CV Interventional Technologist
WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Obtained/prepared medications under direct Physician order for procedure.
- Obtained sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for physician and other lab personnel involved to scrub and enter the lab.
- Directly assisted patient at the procedure table utilizing diagnostic catheters and other interventional supplies as necessary.
- Continuously monitored patient’s vital signs and blood pressure while documenting and advising the physician of any and all activity in an accurate.
- Answered the phone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory’s in a courteous manner and timely fashion, identifying unit and self at all times
- Worked collaboratively and assisted in coordinating the laboratory’s procedural schedule/load with emphasis on patient demand and physician schedules
- Performed CPR and acted on the laboratory's code team by initiating resuscitative measures and cardiac defibrillators under the direct supervision of the physician in charge
- Accurately documented all procedures performed and utilized the inventory control system.
- Correctly billed for all procedures by using the EMR for documentation and simultaneously assisted with inventory counts/inventory management.
- Escort patients safely to and from the appropriate departments.
- Applied electrocautery and ablation pad under supervision of the physician.
- Assisted with radiography students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain radiographic images
- Monitored and interpreted hemodynamic monitoring.
- Prepared entry site applicable to the procedure using sterile technique.
- Evaluated and prepared patient prior to scheduled procedure.
Lead Patient Monitor Technician
WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2024
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms, saved/documented rhythms in patient EPIC chart.
- Analyzed video monitoring of patients and logged reports in patient EPIC chart (fall risk, combative, etc.)
- Applied/removed cardiac telemetry monitors and video monitoring equipment
- Cleaned and maintained all equipment utilized in telemetry and video monitoring.
- Utilized phone system for emergency/urgent arrhythmia notifications as well as regular business calls.
- Lead technician responsibilities of orienting and mentoring new staff.
- Lead technician responsibilities of scheduling shift work assignments and directing workflow.
- Continuing education/testing in arrhythmias as well as updates on new equipment and software utilized to determine cardiac rhythms/video monitoring.
Clinical Student Radiographer
Excela Square at Norwin
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed medical imaging with radiology equipment in various areas such as fluoroscopy, operating room, emergency room, inpatient/outpatient x-rays/
- Documented/billed appropriate medical image.
- Retained images in PACS.
- EKG's
- Venipuncture
- Basic life support (CPR)
- Performed medical imaging with radiology equipment in various areas such as fluoroscopy, operating room, emergency room, inpatient/outpatient x-rays
Clinical Student Radiographer
Penn Highlands Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed medical imaging with radiology equipment in various areas such as fluoroscopy, operating room, emergency room, inpatient/outpatient x-rays/
- Documented/billed appropriate medical image.
- Retained images in PACS.
- Basic life support (CPR)
Cardiology Technician
Penn Highlands Hospital
05.2007 - 07.2015
- Performed electrocardiograms.
- Assisted doctor and nursing staff with nuclear and echocardiogram stress tests.
- Placed/scanned holter monitors.
- Placed event monitors.
- Performed electroencephalographs.
- Patient documentation of all tests/exams.
- Order entry/Billing.
- Filing and other various office duties
- Basic Life Support (CPR), Code team.
- Department and hospital phone communication skills.
Customer Service Representative
Columbia Gas/Nisource/Vertex
11.2000 - 05.2007
- Fielded gas utility customer inquiries regarding billing, payment, services, and emergency calls.
- Processed account adjustments and payments while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Maintained detailed records of customer transactions and interactions in the database.
- Mentoring/training new customer service coworkers.
- Promoted company services and products through effective communication and relationship-building.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
Cardiology Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
07.1991 - 01.2001
- Performed electrocardiograms
- Assisted doctor with nuclear and echocardiogram stress tests
- Placed and scanned holter monitors.
- Placed event monitors.
- Performed signal-averaged EKG’s
- Assisted with pacemaker clinic
- Patient documentation of all tests/exams.
- Order entry/Billing.
- Filing and other various office duties
- Basic Life Support (CPR), Code team.
- Department and hospital phone communication skills.
Medical Assistant
Centerville Clinics
04.2000 - 11.2000
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Vital signs and electrocardiograms.
- Venipuncture.
- Vaccine administration.
- Obtained other lab specimens and processed as doctor ordered.
- Utilized phone communication as well as facsimile communication.
PRN Cardiology Technician
AHN Canonsburg Hospital
04.1991 - 03.1999
- Performed electrocardiograms
- Assisted doctor with nuclear stress tests
- Placed and scanned holter monitors
- Patient order entry. billing, and documentation of test results
- Patient paper filing of medical records.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), code team.
Medical Assistant
Smithfield Medical
03.1991 - 04.1991
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Vital signs and electrocardiograms.
- Venipuncture.
- Vaccine and allergy medication administration.
- Obtained other lab specimens and processed as doctor ordered.
- Utilized phone communication as well as facsimile communication.
Respiratory Technician Assistant
Uniontown Hospital
08.1990 - 02.1991
- Assisted in incentive spirometry under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists.
- Performed electrocardiograms
- Scheduled pulmonary function tests
- Order entry/billing for various tests, treatments, and oxygen.
- Filing patient records.
- Oxygen utilization rounds.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), Code team.
Education
Associates Degree of Applied Sciences - Radiology Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2023
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Median School of Allied Health Careers
Pittsburgh, PA06.1990
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Penn State University - Fayette Campus
Lemont Furnace, PA12-1988
Skills
- X-rays
- Orthopedic imaging
- Spine Imaging
- Interventional cardiology imaging
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Noninvasive cardiology testing
- Medical Assistant front office duties
- Medical Assistant back office duties
- All age specific outpatient/clinic radiology imaging
- EPIC charting system
- Synapse/PACS
- Prehospital EMS
Certification
- Licensed Radiology Technology, AART - June 2023 to October 2026
- Certified Medical Assistant, AAMA -1990 to 2004
- Basic Life Support (CPR), AHA - May 2025 to May 2027
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Burea of Emergency Medical Services - 1988 to 1998
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Westmoreland County Community College President’s and Dean's List, Westmoreland County Community College Star Student Fall 2019 Semester, Recipient of the Eberly Family Endowed Scholarship Fund 2021-2022 Academic Year, High Honors Graduate 3.78 GPA, ARRT Registry June 03, 2023
Timeline
X-Ray Technologist
WVU Medicine Uniontown/WVU Spine and Orthopedic Department
09.2025 - Current
X-Ray Technologist
WVU Medicine Uniontown/WVU Specialty Connellsville
04.2024 - 09.2025
CV Interventional Technologist
WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Student Radiographer
Excela Square at Norwin
12.2021 - 05.2023
Clinical Student Radiographer
Penn Highlands Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Patient Monitor Technician
WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2024
Cardiology Technician
Penn Highlands Hospital
05.2007 - 07.2015
Customer Service Representative
Columbia Gas/Nisource/Vertex
11.2000 - 05.2007
Medical Assistant
Centerville Clinics
04.2000 - 11.2000
Cardiology Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
07.1991 - 01.2001
PRN Cardiology Technician
AHN Canonsburg Hospital
04.1991 - 03.1999
Medical Assistant
Smithfield Medical
03.1991 - 04.1991
Respiratory Technician Assistant
Uniontown Hospital
08.1990 - 02.1991
Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined
Median School of Allied Health Careers
Associates Degree of Applied Sciences - Radiology Technology
Westmoreland County Community College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Penn State University - Fayette Campus