Rilind Cenka
Jersey City
Summary
Rilind Cenka, MBA (HCM), MHS, BS R.T.(R)
Results-driven Clinical Consultant with extensive expertise in diagnostic imaging and surgical navigation. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and support surgical teams through effective troubleshooting and Salesforce documentation, contributing to improved operational efficiency and compliance. Support staff with quality imagery and thorough assessments. Extensive operating room experience. Heavily experienced with the use of Epic Systems software. Also, a super user within the Visage PACS system. Familiar with business and healthcare analytics, as it was one of my main focuses within the MBA program. Always putting the patients' and their comfort first before anything. I am also bilingual (can speak fluent Albanian), which can help whenever there is a language barrier between patient and staff. Lastly, I am always ready to learn from any challenges I encounter throughout my academic and clinical career.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Consultant/Specialist
Medtronic
New York
02.2026 - Current
- Intraoperative Surgical Support for cranial and spinal cases.
- Set up and operate navigation systems like the StealthStation S8 Surgical Navigation System
- Post procedure, ensure proper documentation of cases in Salesforce. Assisted in tracking case support, product usage, and any issues for compliance, inventory, and sales reporting.
- Support imaging systems such as the O‑arm Surgical Imaging System
- Assist the surgical team with instrumentation and workflow
- Troubleshoot equipment issues during the procedure
- Educate medical staff on device usage and best practices for optimal outcomes.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R)
Yale New Haven Hospital Main Campus
New Haven
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray machine.
- Proficient use of Epic Systems software.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Quality experience in operating room with the use of c-arm.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R)
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
New Haven
05.2022 - 02.2026
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray machine.
- Proficient use of Epic Systems software.
- Super-user and experienced with Visage PACS system.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Quality experience in operating room with the use of c-arm and o-arm.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
CAT Scan Clinical Student
Griffin Hospital
Derby
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed a variety of different CAT scan exams with and without contrast.
- Initiated and maintained IV pumps, tubing, flushes and IV medications.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
Masonry Laborer
KC Masonry
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Worked with my father's Masonry business since I was 15.
- Prepared work sites for jobs and kept areas clean and organized.
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
Waiter/Driver
Hometown Pizza and Restaurant
Bristol
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 08.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Health Science - Advanced Medical Imaging And Leadership
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 05.2022 - 05.2023
MBA - Healthcare Management
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 05.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, CT06.2018
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- X-ray equipment operation and calibration
- Technologically Proficient
- Experienced with Epic Systems
- “Super-User” within Visage PACS System
- Familiar with Business and Healthcare Analytics
- Operating Room experience/knowlegde
- Bilingual
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Efficient and Responsible
- Intraoperative support
- Surgical navigation
- Salesforce documentation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Process improvement
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Certificate in Radiology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL Certified. Training completed on 12/2020 by American Red Cross.
Timeline
Clinical Consultant/Specialist
Medtronic
02.2026 - Current
Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R)
Yale New Haven Hospital Main Campus
07.2023 - 02.2026
MBA - Healthcare Management
Quinnipiac University
05.2023 - 05.2024
CAT Scan Clinical Student
Griffin Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Health Science - Advanced Medical Imaging And Leadership
Quinnipiac University
05.2022 - 05.2023
Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R)
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
05.2022 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Quinnipiac University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Waiter/Driver
Hometown Pizza and Restaurant
05.2018 - 05.2021
Masonry Laborer
KC Masonry
06.2015 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School