- English/Spanish - Fluent
Rachel Vasquez
Summary
Professional radiologic technologist with comprehensive training in MRI technology. Skilled in patient care, imaging protocols, and safety procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve optimal results. Reliable, flexible, and adept at using advanced imaging equipment to provide accurate diagnostic information.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist Intern
Open MRI of Dallas
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing patients for MRI procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of the process.
- Operated MRI machinery under supervision, adhering to safety protocols and technical guidelines.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting imaging procedures and results consistently.
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure high-quality images and address any technical issues promptly.
NCT/CMA
Texas Health Orthopedic Trauma Specialists
04.2023 - Current
- NCT -Roles
- Follow physicians orders regarding images needed
- Maintain patient flow for both the patient and physicians schedules
- Walk the patient from exam room to radiology/ escort patient back
- Communicate the procedure
- Operate and adjust imaging equipment
- Position the patient and equipment in a way that protects patient safety
- Ability to position patients and use equipment skillfully to capture high quality diagnostic images
- Exhibit patience and empathy when patients are distressed, uncomfortable
- Keep equipment in good working order
- Maintain patient records
- CMA-Roles
- Room the patient and take vitals
- Assist in removing Post Op plaster with dressings
- Assist and remove Suture and Staples/ administer injections
- Apply dressings on, cast, splints, plaster when needed
- Assist Physicians and PA with orders
- Epic system knowledge / basic computer knowledge
- Faxing, answering high volume calls
- Maintain a positive, customer -focused attitude towards patients
Multi Technician
CareNow
10.2016 - 05.2023
- Manage clinic operations.
- Create schedules, attend meetings, order inventory, and submit expense reports to meet monthly targets.
- Assist employees and patients with complaints.
- Train employees on various protocols.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA inspection standards and auditing processes.
- Collect samples and perform CLIA-waived tests (FLU, STREP, MONO, UA, COVID, HCG, H. Pylori, T-Spot, RSV, Hemoccult).
- Conduct phlebotomy for blood draws and other specimen collections.
- Keep logs updated to meet inspection requirements and conduct audits as necessary.
- Collect specimens for drug screenings (DOT/NON DOT/Rapid) and observe collections when needed.
- Conduct Breath Alcohol tests as required while maintaining current certifications.
- Perform x-ray/imaging services per physician orders and update patient charts accordingly.
- Position patients correctly for imaging procedures.
- Take vitals, perform EKGs, and administer IM injections as CMA roles involve.
- Document patient history in EHR and assist with check-in/check-out processes as needed.
Manager
TOLEDO FINANCE
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Customer Service, take applications by phone and walk-ins
- Close new loans, approve and deny loans
- Renew contracts, take payments/typewriter
- Bank deposit/handle money in office
- Outside/inside collections, maintain and update paper work
- Maintain office in good standing and meet monthly quotes
Clinic Aide
Grand Prairie Independent School District
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Enforce school rules and regulations.
- Provide first aid for student and staff illnesses.
- Support nurse in health record maintenance and report preparation. Administer daily medications.
- Order supplies and maintain clinic organization.
- Inform nurse of individual student needs.
- Ensure confidentiality of records.
- Participate in staff development and special events as needed.
- Compile and file all required reports and documents.
Parent Educator Aide- Parent Educator/HIPPY
Grand Prairie Independent School District
09.2007 - 02.2012
- Identify and recruit families for HIPPY program in schools.
- Organize monthly parent meetings for HIPPY families.
- Conduct 30 weekly home visits and revisit families as needed.
- Coordinate with Parental Involvement components.
- Make referrals and advocate for parents as needed.
- Collect data on participating families for HIPPY Coordinator.
- Attend required training sessions.
- Perform additional duties assigned by Special Program Coordinator or HIPPY Coordinator.
Education
High School Diploma -
P.S.J.A
San Juan, TX05-1997
NCT - X-Ray
X-Ray Academy Of Texas
Grand Prairie, TX08-2016
CMA - Medical Assistant
NAHP
Online02-2021
ARMRIT - MRI Tech
Performance Masters
Garland 01-2025
Skills
- Interpreting vital sign data
- Proficient in medical records administration
- Quality control procedures
- Radiographic imaging
- Patient positioning
- Patient history documentation
- Patient safety protocols
- Audit preparation
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
Certification
- CPR/AED
- NCT
- National Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified DOT Drug Screen Collector
- DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations Training
- Medical Technologist
Languages
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability — Proficient
- September 2021
- Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Full results: Proficient
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
- NCT License/CMA
- Breath Alcohol Test Certified
- DOT Drug screen collection certified
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Employee Relations, Preceptor
- Effective Communication and Credibility
- Outstanding Leadership, Ethics and Integrity
- Skills:
- Epic System
- PV, Velocity EMR
- Microsoft Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- B&B systems
- Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, pulse oximeters, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermostat, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.
Dallas Multicultural Lions Club
Volunteer within the community
Timeline
MRI Technologist Intern
Open MRI of Dallas
03.2024 - Current
NCT/CMA
Texas Health Orthopedic Trauma Specialists
04.2023 - Current
Multi Technician
CareNow
10.2016 - 05.2023
Manager
TOLEDO FINANCE
06.2013 - 09.2014
Clinic Aide
Grand Prairie Independent School District
02.2011 - 06.2013
Parent Educator Aide- Parent Educator/HIPPY
Grand Prairie Independent School District
09.2007 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
P.S.J.A
NCT - X-Ray
X-Ray Academy Of Texas
CMA - Medical Assistant
NAHP
ARMRIT - MRI Tech
Performance Masters
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