Norena Yong
Hallandale Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned ARRT-registered Radiologic and Computerized Tomography Technologist from Memorial Hospital West, adept in interventional radiologic and cardiovascular procedures. Demonstrates exceptional patient care and radiation safety, with a proven track record in enhancing department workflow and training peers. Skilled in EPIC, PACS, ISP, Meditech systems, and 3D post-processing. I have a strong background in improving departmental efficiency and developing the skills of my colleagues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CT Lead Technologist
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Provide guidance and oversight to all team members-technologists, tech assistants, and transporters that make up a dynamic department
- Exercise best judgment in managing a busy department workflow
- Assures the daily load is combated by designating team members to their respective posts
- Exercise analytical and critical thinking skills when subordinates are experiencing protocol and other department issues
- Accommodate and expedite doctors, nurses and clinical managers for in-patient’s request
- Manage out-patients daily schedule and STAT add-on for the day
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Scrub assist in diagnostic Right Heart and Left Heart cardiac catheterization procedures under the direction of the procedural physician
- Scrub assists in interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, such as coronary angiogram, angioplasty, PCI, coronary stent placement, and ASD/PFO implants.
- Basic knowledge of various interventional equipment such as Shockwave, IVL, IABP, Impella, IVUS, IFR, FFR
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures while functioning in a primary role as a cardiac catheterization lab technologist or hemodynamic recorder.
- Assists the physician in obtaining or entering data into the Physiologic Monitoring System(s) to assess left and right-sided hemodynamic pressure measurements accurately.
- It is assumed that precise information is gathered or entered to calculate valve areas and pressure measurements throughout the catheter path.
- Accurately reports ejection fraction by demonstrating proficiency in the assessment of cardiac function.
- Consistently assures that angiographic and procedural data are properly archived for long-term storage.
- Verifies the presence of all components of procedure information in both hard copy and computerized format
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Unique Interventional Radiology
North Miami Beach, FL
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Assists the interventional radiologist in minimally invasive treatments, using radiologic imaging procedure guidance.
- Prepares exam rooms with necessary supplies and equipment; ensures sterile technique is maintained during all procedures.
- Provides patient care services before, during, and after the procedure; monitors vital signs to ensure patient safety.
- Responsible for obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure, positioning patients, imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and ensuring radiation safety.
- Performs complex imaging procedures such as angiography, embolization, biopsies, kyphoplasty, port placement, and drainages under the guidance of a radiologist.
- Assisted physicians in performing interventional radiology procedures, including diagnostic angiograms, therapeutic interventions, and stenting.
CT Scan Technologist
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
Aventura, FL
03.2005 - 04.2018
- Practices safe procedures and adheres to radiation safety measures under the supervision of the CT supervisor or the Radiologist
- Prepares and operates CT scan equipment and conducts daily machine calibration, tube warm up, and periodic QA/QC
- Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by clearly explaining what to expect before, during, and after each procedure
- Administers contrast material (oral, rectal, IV)
- Ensures proper patient positioning to capture appropriate images requested by a physician
- Uses PACS for sending, merging and acquisition of images/information from one workstation to the other
- Performs post-processing (Coronary CTA, TAVR, Lt Atrial Appendage protocols, CTA
- Follows infection control and safety guidelines
- Starts IV line
- Trains new technologists for familiarization of department protocols, rules, and procedures, PACS, and Meditech, and trains other technologists for skills/knowledge enhancement to perform special procedures
X-Ray Technologist
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
Aventura, FL
03.2003 - 03.2005
- Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
- Minimize radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures and making necessary adjustments
Education
Bachelor of Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY
Our Lady of Fatima University
Philippines01.1998
Bachelor of Science - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Cebu Doctors' University
Philippines01.1994
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
Philippines01.1988
Elementary Education -
Holy Cross High School
Philippines01.1984
Skills
- ARRT registered Radiologic Technologist
- ARRT registered Computerized Tomography Technologist
- Interventional Radiologic procedures
- Cardiovascular Interventional procedures
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Radiation safety
- Patient care
- PACS
- EPIC
- ISP
- Meditech
- Venipuncture
Awards
- Employee of the Quarter, 2010, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
- Employee of the Quarter, 2015, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
- Employee of the year nominee, 2015, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CT Lead Technologist
Memorial Hospital West
10.2022 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2022
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Unique Interventional Radiology
04.2018 - 02.2021
CT Scan Technologist
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
03.2005 - 04.2018
X-Ray Technologist
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
03.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY
Our Lady of Fatima University
Bachelor of Science - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Cebu Doctors' University
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
Elementary Education -
Holy Cross High School
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