Mercedes Monteverde
Tigard
Summary
Top performer MammographyTechnologist/ Radiologic technologist. Excellent reputation in patient care, self motivated- hard worker as well as a team partner. Great at new employee training and student building performance. Utilize multiple pieces of equipment with the patient’s best interest at heart.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammography Technologist
OHSU
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures, ensuring timely diagnoses and optimal patient care.
- Performed quality control testing on mammography equipment, ensuring consistent functionality and image quality standards were met.
- Improved patient comfort by employing effective communication and a compassionate demeanor during mammography procedures.
- Ensured accurate diagnostic results by performing high-quality mammograms according to established protocols.
- Consistently received positive performance evaluations for accuracy, efficiency, and commitment to top-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with radiologists to review images and determine the need for additional diagnostic tests or follow-up appointments.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
OHSU
11.2007 - 07.2023
- Performed X rays, fluoroscopy, including special procedures, surgery, pain clinic, orthopedics, emergency department, portables and children’s hospital
- Student coordinator role and Lead Technologist
- I have a keen eye for special projects and problem solving
- Developed and maintained cross disciplinary relations with hospital groups and departments
Cath Lab/ Angio/ IR X ray Technologist
St Vincent Hospital
03.2006 - 10.2007
- Staff Technologist, proficient at working with different pieces of equipment and exams
- Recognized for impeccable attendance, excellent patient care, and solid results in fast-paced and stressful situations
Mammography Technologist
Adventist Medical Center
11.2004 - 02.2006
- Performed diagnostic mammograms and special/ additional views as per Radiologist requests
- Assists Radiologist/ physicians during breast biopsy and needle localization exams, following instructions and anticipating their needs
- Follows guidelines pertaining to sterile technique
- Surgically resected specimen imaging
- Performed evaluation of imaging equipment and instrumentation for quality control
- Maintained logs
Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2001 - 11.2004
- Radiologic Technologist/ Student Coordinator at Kaiser Interstate campus
- Utilized appropriate radiation safety measures and adhered to national governing standards
- Adhered to Portland Community College/ Kaiser guidelines for student coordinating
- Exceeded patient expectations with clear communications, exam preparation, and customer service
Mammography Technologist
Body Imaging
05.1998 - 09.2001
- Obtained my Mammography License/ and passed the board in 2000
- Performed X rays, fluoroscopy, IVP’s and trained in Mammography
- Once obtaining the license/registry became a dedicated full time Mammography technologist
- Performed Mammogram exams and special views as requested per Radiologist
- Morning QA and maintaining logs
Radiologic Technologist
Multnomah County Health Department
09.1993 - 04.1998
- Radiologic Technologist, Multnomah County Health Clinics including Correctional facilities
- X ray technologist, phlebotomy, cast making and other medical assisting duties supervised by physicians
- Maintaining x ray logs and creating chart techniques, checking processors etc
Radiologic Technologist/ Mammography Student
Providence Portland Hospital
04.1991 - 08.1993
- X Ray Student completing Mammography rotations including an extra rotation in the Mammography department
Education
Associate - Radiologic Technology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR08.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Science
Garcilazo De La Vega University
Lima-PeruSkills
- Voted by patients in 2 consecutive years "Best patient Care Technologist" Radiology Department at OHSU 2023-2024
- Pacs, EPIC, Visage
- BLS
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Champion Patient lift system
- Patient safety committee
- Breast imaging
- Needle localization, needle core biopsies, stereotactic biopsies
- Critical thinking
- Caring and compassionate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish, native tongue.
Native or Bilingual
Conversational Italian and Portuguese
Timeline
Mammography Technologist
OHSU
07.2023 - Current
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
OHSU
11.2007 - 07.2023
Cath Lab/ Angio/ IR X ray Technologist
St Vincent Hospital
03.2006 - 10.2007
Mammography Technologist
Adventist Medical Center
11.2004 - 02.2006
Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2001 - 11.2004
Mammography Technologist
Body Imaging
05.1998 - 09.2001
Radiologic Technologist
Multnomah County Health Department
09.1993 - 04.1998
Radiologic Technologist/ Mammography Student
Providence Portland Hospital
04.1991 - 08.1993
Associate - Radiologic Technology
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Science
Garcilazo De La Vega University
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