Montez Maria Snowden
Summary
To utilize my extensive clinical experience as a healthcare professional in a diverse and professional setting. To also integrate professionalism, respect and compassion by providing high-quality care, and positivity in an allied health environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
X-Ray Technologist
Agenacare Urgent Care
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately positioning patients and adjusting equipment for optimal imaging results.
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental performance metrics by effectively managing time and resources during high-volume periods.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Checked equipment each day and reported major malfunctions to supervisor for attention.
- Obtained blood samples for related laboratory testing and conducted basic tests such as [Type] in-office.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
X-Ray Technologist
Lewis Gale Medical Center
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort during procedures.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing clear instructions and addressing concerns before, during, and after procedures
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental performance metrics by effectively managing time and resources during high-volume periods.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
Radiographer, R.T.R.
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Primary responsibilities include imaging patients throughout hospital
- Imaging includes entire body diagnostic x-rays
- No trauma patients
- No fluoroscopic or operating responsibilities
- Manage flow of patients between emergency room, main radiology department and all floors of hospital while also taking care of outpatient appointments
- Equipment: General Electric X-ray Machine in Main/Emergency X-ray rooms
- PACS: Centricity
- EMR: Meditech
Radiographer, R.T.R.
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Primary responsibilities include imaging patients throughout hospital
- Imaging includes entire body diagnostic x-rays
- No trauma patients
- No fluoroscopic or operating responsibilities
- Manage flow of patients between emergency room, main radiology department and all floors of hospital while also taking care of outpatient appointments
- Equipment: General Electric X-ray Machine in Main/Emergency X-ray rooms
- PACS: Centricity
- EMR: Meditech
Radiographer, R.T.R.
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Primary responsibilities include imaging patients throughout hospital
- Imaging includes entire body diagnostic x-rays
- No trauma patients
- No fluoroscopic or operating responsibilities
- Manage flow of patients between emergency room, main radiology department and all floors of hospital while also taking care of outpatient appointments
- Equipment: General Electric X-ray Machine in Main/Emergency X-ray rooms
- PACS: Centricity
- EMR: Meditech
Radiographer, R.T.R.
One Staff Medical
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Primary responsibilities include imaging patients throughout hospital
- Imaging includes entire body diagnostic x-rays
- No trauma patients
- No fluoroscopic or operating responsibilities
- Manage flow of patients between emergency room, main radiology department and all floors of hospital while also taking care of outpatient appointments
- Equipment: General Electric X-ray Machine in Main/Emergency X-ray rooms
- PACS: Centricity
- EMR: Meditech
Radiographer R.T.R.
Intellapro
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Currently float between multiple urgent care facilities located in Northern, Virginia under the INOVA Healthcare System
- Perform diagnostic x-rays on non-acute patients
- Assist with patient encounter by room and triaging patients before the physician encounter
- Casting, splinting, crutch instruction and applying first aide to patients require specific medical needs
- Worked heavily during Covid with swabbing, running covid tests and preparing swabs for laboratory testing
- Proficient with Epic and Meditech along various other imaging operating systems
Radiographer, R.T.R.
One Staff Medical
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Primary responsibilities include imaging patients throughout hospital
- Imaging includes entire body diagnostic x-rays
- No trauma patients
- No fluoroscopic or operating responsibilities
- Manage flow of patients between emergency room, main radiology department and all floors of hospital while also taking care of outpatient appointments
- Equipment: General Electric X-ray Machine in Main/Emergency X-ray rooms
- PACS: Centricity
- EMR: Meditech
Radiographer, RT.R
Velocity Urgent Care
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Primary point of contact for patient interaction and care at high-volume urgent care facility
- Triaging, testing and inputting data for COVID-19 purposes
- Providing education surrounding quarantining, wellness and medical care for patient population
- Providing input to patients surrounding results and following up with local stakeholders regarding protection, exposure incidents and supporting local healthcare providers by providing testing for COVID-19
- Handling, preparing and logging specimens for delivery to local lab for testing
- Perform radiographic duties such as diagnostic x-rays and triaging of incoming patients
- Assisting Medical Doctor and Registered Nurse throughout the entire patient encounter
- Room patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history
- Compliance with requirements set forth by regulatory agencies including OSHA, CLIA, and Department of Health
- Responsibilities including blood and diagnostic testing and urinalysis
- Perform specific duties at the front desk involving updating and verifying insurance for patients
- Extensive involvement with EPIC while accessing patient data and medical records
- Increased knowledge of medical insurance of all types including Medicare and Medicaid
- Educating patients on insurance terms, medical terminology and health related information pertaining to their encounter at time of visit
- Accepting payments and managing patient account at time of visit
Radiographer, RT.R
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide ongoing assistance to interventional radiologist and neuro interventional radiologist during a wide range of medical procedures that involve sterile diagnostic or invasive radiological procedures
- Operate complex radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment for vascular and invasive radiography
- Perform quality control checks on equipment and various support devices
- Organize procedure supplies and work area for smooth delivery in a high-demand multi-disciplinary environment
- Observe patients for adverse reactions and assist in aid when necessary
- Explain procedures to patients
- Evaluate lab results, patient history, and relay to physician
- Perform laboratory tests as appropriate for the area
Radiographer, RT.R
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Regional trauma facility covering Virginia and West Virginia
- Provided surgical assistance to interventional cardiologist during device implantation's and electrophysiology cases
- Provide patient care throughout the clinical encounter
Radiographer, RT.R
Suburban Hospital ( Johns Hopkins Hospital System )
01.2007 - 02.2014
- Monitored surgical assisting, circulating during cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories
- Provided care for patients throughout the clinical encounter
- Familiar with all closure devices, equipment procurement, and logistic support
Radiographer RT.R
Holy Cross Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2007
- Monitored, surgically assisted, and circulated during cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories
- Provided care for patients through the clinical encounter
Patient Care Technician
Suburban Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Performed emergency room triage assessments, venipunctures, phlebotomy procedures, electrocardiograms and tracked results for physicians and nursing personnel
- Performed procedures related to orthopedic injuries, including splinting/casting and wound care
- Educated families and patients with discharge plans
Education
Diploma -
Holy Cross Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Silver Spring, MD01.2004
B.S. - Public Health with a concentration in Emergency Crisis Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2016
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- PACS proficiency
- X-rays
- HIPAA compliance
- Diagnostic imaging
- Direct patient care
- Patient shielding techniques
- Pediatric radiography
- Orthopedic imaging
- Trauma imaging
Licensure Certifications
Registered And Board Certified Radiology Technician RT.R. A.R.R.T., 0120009027, Virginia
Timeline
X-Ray Technologist
Agenacare Urgent Care
09.2024 - Current
X-Ray Technologist
Lewis Gale Medical Center
11.2023 - 09.2024
Radiographer, R.T.R.
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023
Radiographer, R.T.R.
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023
Radiographer, R.T.R.
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 11.2023
Radiographer, R.T.R.
One Staff Medical
08.2022 - 11.2023
Radiographer R.T.R.
Intellapro
12.2021 - 08.2022
Radiographer, R.T.R.
One Staff Medical
08.2021 - 11.2021
Radiographer, RT.R
Velocity Urgent Care
01.2017 - 07.2021
Radiographer, RT.R
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2016
Radiographer, RT.R
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2015
Radiographer, RT.R
Suburban Hospital ( Johns Hopkins Hospital System )
01.2007 - 02.2014
Radiographer RT.R
Holy Cross Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2007
Patient Care Technician
Suburban Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2000
B.S. - Public Health with a concentration in Emergency Crisis Management
Walden University
Diploma -
Holy Cross Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
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