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Ralph Ruiz

Cornelius

Summary

To explore new Clinical Applications Specialists jobs or clinical consultant

Clinical applications professional skilled in implementing and supporting healthcare technologies. Proven track record in optimizing clinical workflows and enhancing user experience through effective training and support. Valued team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently contributing to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Applications Specialist

Siemens Medical
04.2018 - Current
  • Traveling to Hospitals and Clinical sites in the U.S. to educate staff on new software upgrade applications, hands-on training with new equipment, latest Siemens’ technology, sequences and scans, demonstrating graphs and presentations to clinics and staff
  • Consulting on-site with Radiologists, Oncologist, and Cardiologists to optimize scanning protocols and research
  • Reading research articles pertaining to Imaging for citing with Radiologist and keeping up with the latest technological changes
  • Making suggestions to purchase the latest or most complimentary equipment to assist clinical sites and Setting PACS

Contractor Clinical Applications Specialist

The Superior Group
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Traveling to Hospitals and Clinical sites in the U.S. on behalf of Siemens and educating staff on MRI software upgrade applications, hands-on training with staff with new equipment, latest Siemens sequences and scans, demonstrating graphs and presentations to clinics and staff
  • Working with staff and on-site Radiologist to optimize scanning protocols with feedback

MRI Tech, CT Tech, and Digital X-rays

Twin Cities Medical Imaging (TCMI)
02.2014 - 04.2016
  • Creating and updating scanning protocols: Neuro, body, breast imaging, and MSK scans
  • Siemens Symphony Tim Upgrade & GE CT Bright Speed 16
  • Daily MRI scanner QA and weekly ACR QA

PRN Technologist & weekender

Fairview Blaine Clinic
01.2014 - 04.2016
  • Siemens 1.5T Aera Wide bore: HIS/RIS & Epic charting w/Radiant and McKesson PACS
  • Alternated at both Fairview facilities as a PRN/Per Diem

MRI Tech

Novant Healthcare Presbyterian Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • MRI scans with GE Signa HDxt 3T and GE 450w1.5T wide bore, according to protocols

MRI Tech

Seton Williamson Hospital
12.2010 - 08.2011
  • MRI scans according to protocols: Neuro, body, and MSK scans with & without contrast
  • Systems used: Siemens Avanto, Espree 1.5T, Philips Achieva 1.5T & 3T

PRN Rad Tech II

Carolina Healthcare Systems
10.2008 - 11.2010
  • Performing x-rays on in/ out patients with Digital and CR cassette systems
  • Rotations include: ER (Trauma Room) Swissray ddRF digital x-ray systems
  • Portables x-ray GE AMX retrofitted with carestream imaging DR detector plates and Konica DR

Rad Tech/Student

VA Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • 2 years (1000 hours) as a fee basis contract Rad Tech performing x-rays at the VA

Aircraft Maintenance Technician/ESE

Northwest Airlines
09.1989 - 09.2004
  • Performed aircraft maintenance, repairs, and servicing on numerous aircraft types in the NWA fleet
  • Used numerous aircraft computers, schematics, and analytical skills in principles of troubleshooting
  • Worked as a team member to meet goals and deadlines

Education

Bachelors of Health Sciences Degree (BHS) - Healthcare Sciences/Medical Imaging

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC
08.2012

Radiology Certificate &ARRT -

VA Medical Center (114)
Minneapolis, MN
08.2008

Pre-Reqs in Radiologic Technology -

Normandale College
Bloomington, MN
01.2006

Aircraft Maintenance Technology licenses -

West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA
01.1995

High School Diploma -

Carson High School
Carson, CA
01.1981

Skills

  • Team Member
  • People Person
  • Reliable
  • Pliable
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communicator
  • PACS
  • Presentations

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Degree

B.S., R.T. (R)(MR)

Certification

  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Clinical Applications Specialist

Siemens Medical
04.2018 - Current

Contractor Clinical Applications Specialist

The Superior Group
04.2016 - 04.2018

MRI Tech, CT Tech, and Digital X-rays

Twin Cities Medical Imaging (TCMI)
02.2014 - 04.2016

PRN Technologist & weekender

Fairview Blaine Clinic
01.2014 - 04.2016

MRI Tech

Novant Healthcare Presbyterian Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2013

MRI Tech

Seton Williamson Hospital
12.2010 - 08.2011

PRN Rad Tech II

Carolina Healthcare Systems
10.2008 - 11.2010

Rad Tech/Student

VA Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2008

Aircraft Maintenance Technician/ESE

Northwest Airlines
09.1989 - 09.2004

Radiology Certificate &ARRT -

VA Medical Center (114)

Pre-Reqs in Radiologic Technology -

Normandale College

Aircraft Maintenance Technology licenses -

West Los Angeles College

High School Diploma -

Carson High School

Bachelors of Health Sciences Degree (BHS) - Healthcare Sciences/Medical Imaging

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

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