RICHARD CADENA
Registered Radiologic Technologist
San Antonio,TX
Summary
A position as a staff radiologic technologist committed to protecting patients and effectively supporting clinical care needs by producing high-quality imagery. Talented X-Ray Technologist equipped to handle demanding workloads and help patients feel comfortable with different procedures. Well-versed in completing radiographs and c-arm exams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Medical Center Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2016 - Current
- Prepare and administer contrast materials for imaging procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce expert level diagnostic images and c-arm procedures on patients.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Schedule exams, transport patients and make copies of exams for patients as needed.
- Use HIPAA, AIDET and ALARA principles on all patients.
- Inspect crash carts for department.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2000 - 11.2015
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce high quality diagnostic images and c-arm procedures on patients.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials for imaging procedures.
- Scheduled exams, transported patients and made copies of exams for patients as needed.
- Inspected crash carts for department.
- Used HIPAA, AIDET and ALARA principles on all patients.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
University Health Center Downtown
San Antonio, TX
11.1994 - 10.2000
- Applied and positioned equipment to take high quality images following set parameters.
- St Philips College student coordinator. Trained student radiologic technologist.
- Filed x-ray films in film library and made x-ray film copies of exams for patients as needed.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Floresville, TX
06.1994 - 05.1997
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Performed EKGs and assisted with CPR on patients
- Filed x-ray films in film library.
- Gave film copies of exams for patients as needed.
- Performed teleradiology on priority patients when needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
St. Philip’s College
1994
Skills
- Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Medical Center Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Methodist Hospital
10.2000 - 11.2015
Registered Radiologic Technologist
University Health Center Downtown
11.1994 - 10.2000
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Wilson Memorial Hospital
06.1994 - 05.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
St. Philip’s College