RICARDO CRUZ
Dallas
Summary
Results-oriented professional transitioning from the medical field to the HVAC industry. Offers strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with hands-on experience in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering reliable HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair services while adapting to challenges. Eager to leverage technical training and a strong work ethic to contribute effectively and grow within the trade.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician
Catalyst Physician Group - Quest Diagnostics
Arlington
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared samples, conducted experiments, operated and maintained equipment, and recorded/analyzed data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols, contributing to quality control, product development, and diagnosis.
- Conducting routine and specialized tests, detecting abnormalities or analyzing substances.
- Recorded and reported test results and findings with precision to support clinical decisions.
- Presented test results to doctors in clear, concise reports for effective decision-making.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on all analyses.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal and conducted quality control checks to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
NCT X-Ray Tech, Dexa Tech, Phlebotomist
Family Healthcare Associates
Richardson
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered patient care during x-rays and bone density scans, ensuring comfort and quality imaging.
- Comfortably shoot legible x-rays of all body parts of the patient and correctly position each patient for imaging.
- Follow all physicians' labs and x-rays orders according to each patient's diagnostics.
- Executed blood draws using correct techniques to ensure accurate testing and screening results.
- Transport blood and urine samples to laboratory promptly for analysis.
- Managed EHR system for document scanning, patient information, appointment confirmations, billing, and x-ray orders to streamline patient processing.
Shipping Clerk
Amazon Fulfillment Sort Center
Dallas
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Promoted to Lead position for Flat Sorter operations.
- Led team in efficient CPT chasing, resolving jams, and ensuring adequate equipment stocking for shifts.
- Tracked volume, managed trailer movements, allocated resources, collected data, and planned to minimize Recic.
- Developed leadership skills through various roles.
- What it pulled out of me as a leader is clear communication, openly listening to ideas to help better the workflow, and placing workers in the areas that can get the most out of them.
- Shipping Clerking is something I've never done before and I'm enjoying the challenge.
- The first position at the time of hire was building walls with packages coming down on the conveyor belt.
X-Ray Technologist, Clinic Assistant
DFW Pain and Injury
Dallas
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Managed walk-in patients and scheduled therapy, reevaluation, and Nurse Practitioner appointments to ensure seamless patient flow.
- Assist patients with therapy on their locations of pain using EMS, Traction, and Ultrasound.
- Write daily soap notes of each patient on what therapy exercise they did for each visit, Use iSalus software to keep records and documents of each patient.
- Coordinated exam referrals (MRIs, Ortho, Pain Management, CT, Neurologist, and MD) with imaging centers, facilitating timely patient care.
- Captured digital X-rays for newly scheduled patients each week.
- Captured high-quality X-rays of cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, chest, and extremities, supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Utilized ExamVue and Pax software for managing digital X-ray images.
Education
EPA Universal - EPA Section 608 Certified UNIVERSAL
TechZone HVAC School
Dallas, TX01-2026
General Education Development (GED) -
Remington College
Dallas, TX02-2016
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample preparation
- Clinical chemistry
- Medical imaging
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Laboratory equipment
- Instrument calibration
- Temperature control
- Laboratory certifications
- Data analysis
- Project coordination
- Information compilation
- Document management
- Microsoft office proficient
- Analytical
- Time management
- Work prioritization
- Self-motivated
- Strong work ethic
- Focused on safety
- Licensed refrigeration technician
Certification
- EPA Universal, TechZone HVAC School, Dallas, Texas, #23285423889030, 01/24/26
- Texas Board Of Medical Radiologic Technology, NCR02001299, 06/30/26
Timeline
Lab Technician
Catalyst Physician Group - Quest Diagnostics
03.2023 - Current
NCT X-Ray Tech, Dexa Tech, Phlebotomist
Family Healthcare Associates
09.2021 - 03.2023
Shipping Clerk
Amazon Fulfillment Sort Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
X-Ray Technologist, Clinic Assistant
DFW Pain and Injury
11.2016 - 11.2020
EPA Universal - EPA Section 608 Certified UNIVERSAL
TechZone HVAC School
General Education Development (GED) -
Remington College