Melissa LLeras
Staten Island
Summary
Results-driven Radiologic Technologist with a strong focus on collaboration and leadership. Expertise in enhancing imaging workflows and ensuring compliance with quality standards, leading to improved patient care and departmental efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
New York City Health And Hospitals
08.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Ensured proper functioning of radiology equipment through routine inspection, calibration, troubleshooting and repair when necessary.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to prioritize imaging for critical cases, ensuring timely intervention.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to streamline patient care from imaging to diagnosis.
Radiologic Technologist
Mount Sinai
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in developing improved workflows for radiologic services delivery.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to streamline patient care from imaging to diagnosis.
- Reduced equipment downtime by establishing proactive maintenance schedule, ensuring continuous availability for patient care.
Radiologic Technologist
Richmond University Medical Center
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Elevated the overall image of the radiology department by adhering to all professional standards and ethics while interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Trained students on operational procedures and equipment usage.
Radiologic Technologist
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
09.2004 - 05.2022
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Played key role in achieving departmental accreditation by adhering to strict quality and safety standards.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on imaging devices to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with medical teams to optimize patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04-2026
Associate of Science - Radiology
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY05-2004
Skills
- Electronic healthcare records
- PACS operation
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Radiologic Technologist, Licensed NYS Department of Health License, ID 189392 - August 2004
- Certified First Aid/CPR adult and infant/Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
New York City Health And Hospitals
08.2025 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Richmond University Medical Center
07.2023 - 02.2026
Radiologic Technologist
Mount Sinai
06.2021 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
09.2004 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Radiology
New York City College of Technology