Michael Spitznagel
Henderson,NV
Summary
I am currently a MRI Technologist at Align Med MRI. I graduated from Pulse Radiology Dec 2025 with a AAS Degree and I am ARMRIT Certified.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Align Med
Las Vegas, NV
02.2025 - Current
- Operated MRI equipment for accurate imaging of patients.
- Prepared patients by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort.
- Maintained MRI machine to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Adhered to safety protocols during all imaging procedures and patient interactions.
- Managed patient scheduling to optimize workflow and reduce wait times.
- Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may
- require further action by a physician or radiologist.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to MRI scanner, monitors, or coils.
Surgical Technologist
Vegas Vascular Specialists
Las Vegas, NV
03.2024 - Current
- I am the Surgical Technologist for all the Vascular procedures.
MRI Student
SimonMed Imaging
Las Vegas, NV
01.2024 - 12.2024
- I have finished my 1000 hours of MRI clinical hours.
- I will graduate with my Associate's Degree from Pulse Radiology Institute in Dec. 2024.
- Scanned on a GE 3T
Interventional Surgical Tech/MRI TECH AIDE
Pueblo Medical Imaging
Las Vegas, NV
12.2020 - 07.2023
- I was the Surgical Tech for the interventional radiology procedures.
- Some of the procedures included: Chest Port placement/Removal, Picc Line placement, Drain placement/removal.
- We also had a Vascular Surgeon one day a month and we did some PVD procedures.
- I also was an MRI Tech Aid the days I did not have any IR procedures.
- I am currently in my 3rd Semester of MRI Technology School.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
- Managed surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for all procedures.
- Monitored surgical environments for compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
Surgical Technologist
St. Marys Medical Center
Reno, NV
07.2020 - 12.2020
- I have experience in multiple areas. General, Ortho Total Joints, Ortho Trauma, Arthroscopic, Vascular, Neuro, Ent, GYN, Urology.
- This was a 13 week travel job position.
Surgical Technologist
St. Mary's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
09.2019 - 06.2020
- I am experienced in multiple specialties. General, Vascular, Ortho Spine, Ortho Trauma, Total Joints, Shoulder and knee arthroscopy, Ent, Neuro, Podiatry.
Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Huntsville, AL
04.2017 - 07.2019
- I worked in Peripheral Vascular OR at Huntsville Hospital.
- The surgeries were Carotid Endarterectomy, Fem Pop, Fem Tib bypasses, Angio surgeries, Open AAA and also Endovascular AAA, Ash Split placements (Dialysis Caths) Dialysis Fistula creations.
ER Technician
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEMS
Huntsville, AL
12.2008 - 04.2017
- As a tech in the ED we performed ECGs on patients, vital signs, phlebotomy, etc.
- Huntsville Hospital is a Level 1 trauma Center.
United States Army
Fort Liberty, NC
09.2001 - 10.2008
Education
Associate of Applied Science - MRI Technology
Pulse Radiology Institute
Remote12.2024
General -
Calhoun Community College
Huntsville, AL08.2000
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Cath lab
- Medical terminology
- CST
- Vital Signs
- Organizational skills
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory experience
- Surgical Tech
- OR experience
- Medical imaging
- Operating Room
- Specimen collection / processing
- Vital signs
- MRI
- Surgery
- Hospital experience
- Patient Care
- Surgical Technologist
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Surgical Technology
- MRI Certification
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Align Med
02.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Vegas Vascular Specialists
03.2024 - Current
MRI Student
SimonMed Imaging
01.2024 - 12.2024
Interventional Surgical Tech/MRI TECH AIDE
Pueblo Medical Imaging
12.2020 - 07.2023
Surgical Technologist
St. Marys Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2020
Surgical Technologist
St. Mary's Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2020
Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital Health System
04.2017 - 07.2019
ER Technician
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEMS
12.2008 - 04.2017
United States Army
09.2001 - 10.2008
Associate of Applied Science - MRI Technology
Pulse Radiology Institute
General -
Calhoun Community College