Natalie Rodriguez

-Operate radiologic equipment to acquire, develop, and generate diagnostic images and reviewed physician orders to assess medical imaging needs

-Optimize image quality by technical factor adjustments based on patient needs

-Achieve high-quality photos by making sure the exposure and positioning are correct

-Reduce repeat examinations due to image artifacts or poor positioning thorough pre-imaging evaluations

-Rotating through Main RAD, OR, ER, OPC, Portables, Fluoroscopy

-Enhanced positioning and centering skills

-Improved communication and patient care skills

-Assisted with image processing and quality control

-Rotated through x-ray, MRI and mammography

-Reassured and comforted patients while explaining procedures

-Performed and observed x-ray imaging and fluoroscopy

-Familiarized and assisted in portable radiography imaging

-Rotated through OPC, Portables, Fluoroscopy and ER

-Exposed to Cardiac Cath Lab, MRI and CT

-Provided patient care procedures and meeting the needs of patients

-Learned to operate x-ray equipment

-Assisted in various imaging procedures

• Helping students needing extra support in subjects of College Algebra, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Reading & Writing, and Geology
• Understanding that some students don’t understand the material and are feeling overwhelmed and stressed about the situation
• Good listening skills to assist with students’ misconceptions
• Encouraging students with studying and what strategies they can implement

• Assisting students that need support with their personal needs and care, including tube feeding, diapering, personal hygiene, etc
• Assisting students with physical disabilities corresponding to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchair, lifting, and/or positioning
• Working in small or large groups aiding students in their instructional work assigned by teacher
• Answered calls and communicated with Spanish-speaking parents
• Translated calls with Spanish-speaking parents to teacher
• Managing each individual student’s schedule and assisting them to and from the classroom
• Providing students with needed support in their classes outside of the classroom