CT technologist looking for an opportunity to further grow as a tech while helping people through the application of radiation to acquire images that are diagnostic for the purpose of improving patient health. What is lacked in years of experience is made up for by being coachable and eager to learn.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP
01.2023 - Current
Ensure patients are properly dressed for their exams.
Check labs to ensure patient kidney function is optimal for contrast study.
Start IV if necessary
Explain exam to patients and what anatomy is covered in exam.
Coordinate with other modalities to ensure patient wait times are low.
Communicate with ordering physicians and radiologist to determine what exam is best for patient's needs.
Explain post-care instructions for patients who've undergone contrast studies
Draw bloodwork for labs for patients with outside orders.
Go over screening pregnancy form for female patients who are within child-bearing age.
Ensure examination room is stocked up and ready for following day.
Select proper flow rate for contrast study based on exam protocol of clinic.
Upload calcium score reports to Epic.
Perform daily QC when opening department.
Translate for Spanish-speaking patients.
CT Technologist
CHI Baylor St, Luke’s Texas Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Prep patients according to needs of exam.
Check labs to ensure patient kidney function is optimal for contrast study
Start IV if necessary
Explain exam to patients and what anatomy is covered in exam.
Coordinate with other modalities to ensure patient wait times are low.
Transport patients back to emergency department when feasible.
Stock up examination rooms and empty out trash and linen bins at beginning of evening shift.
Practice proper body mechanics when assisting patients moving to and from CT table.
Select proper flow rate for contrast study based on exam protocol of department.
Translate for Spanish-speaking patients.
X-Ray Technologist
Medical Clinic Of Houston, LLP
04.2021 - Current
Acquire diagnostic images through general routine exams.
Perform bone density exams.
Communicate with physicians who order exams to ensure that proper exams are performed in accordance to patients' needs and concerns.
Communicate with other technologists of different modalities to ensure that patients' scheduled exams flow smoothly and have low wait times.
Assist students in their learning experience while attending Medical Clinic of Houston for their assigned rotation.
Train new x-ray technologists according to clinic's protocol and help them adjust well into workspace.
Stock up x-ray and bone density rooms with supplies at closing time.
Ensure linens are stocked up in patient dressing rooms at closing time.
Discuss with supervisor possible updates for x-ray exams protocols.
Assist in translation for Spanish-speaking patients.
Report any malfunctions in equipment and contact company in charge of repairs.
Perform monthly QC for both x-ray examination rooms.
Perform daily QC for bone density examination room when opening department.
Education
No Degree - Computed Tomography
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Houston Community College
Houston
12.2020
Skills
Operational Improvements
Quality Control Standards
Calming Strategies
Individualized Instruction
Communications Strategies
Patient Safety
Workplace Safety
Comfort Patients
Body Mechanics
Patient Relations
Transportation Assistance
Certification
AHA BLS
TMB MRT
ARRT (CT)(R)
Hobbies
Studying theology.
Watching cooking competitions with my wife.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CT Technologist
Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP
01.2023 - Current
CT Technologist
CHI Baylor St, Luke’s Texas Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
X-Ray Technologist
Medical Clinic Of Houston, LLP
04.2021 - Current
No Degree - Computed Tomography
Houston Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Houston Community College
AHA BLS
TMB MRT
ARRT (CT)(R)
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