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RUBY ZUNIGA

Lawndale,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented radiologic technologist offering several years of experience in stationary and mobile diagnostic imaging to healthcare organizations. Well-versed in all aspects of radiologic technology, including taking high-quality diagnostic images, comforting patients, and maintaining equipment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

MRI Technologist

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
05.2024 - Current
  • Imaging consists of ensuring our Code Stroke patients are seen quickly and efficiently and ensuring MRI Safety is in place
  • Implement and maintain consistent safety protocols
  • Educate and explain to the Nursing staff the importance of MRI Screening forms
  • Work with Medical Implant vendors to schedule imaging

X-RAY / MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Make You Well Family Practice and Urgent Care
Torrance, CA
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Family Practice Urgent Care Center
  • XRAY and National Medical Assistant

MRI Lead Technologist

CentreLake Imaging & Oncology
Downey, CA
01.2021 - 10.2024
  • Established or monitored quality assurance programs or activities to drive the accuracy of imaging equipment
  • Maintained awareness of industry developments by attending conferences, or reading online publications.
  • Built relationships with external partners to access cutting-edge technology solutions faster.
  • Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
  • Managed technology resources, including hardware and software, to ensure optimal performance.
  • Oversaw day-to-day department scheduling, patient coordination, inventory management, and department and equipment maintenance.
  • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance of systems to identify and resolve technical issues promptly.
  • Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, and antispasmodics to patients.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • I worked with an oncologist to build kidney research protocols.
  • Team player with various imaging departments to ensure time management and complete all exams with limited delays.

MRI Technologist

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
La Palma, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for performing all aspects of MR imaging accurately and successfully helped claustrophobic patients
  • Contributed to patient care and safety
  • Implemented MRI protocols and collaborated with Respiratory Technologist department to make sure all Oxygen tanks in the hospital were MRI compatible
  • Co-partnered with the Lead Technologist to implement ACR guidelines

MRI Technologist

Montclair Open MRI
Montclair, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Lead MRI technologist proficient in MSK, Neuro and Body Imaging

Residential Medication Technician

Atria Senior Living Assistance
San Dimas, CA
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Provided compassionate and comfortable level of care to all patients living in senior assistance

MRI Technologist

Access Integrated Healthcare / Vital Imaging
Riverside, CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Clinical MRI program where I learned the ins and outs of Coil safety, positioning, MRI safety screening, patient comfort, and easing patients with claustrophobia

Education

X-RAY/Medical Assisting -

Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA
01.2021

Associates - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA
01.2019

Skills

  • GE Symphony 15
  • GE Architect 3T
  • Hitachi Oasis
  • Hitachi Elite Open MRI
  • Siemens Magnetom Symphony 15T

Accomplishments

I make it a point to get positive reviews in my workplace. The only way to accomplish this is by offering great bedside manners and patient care.

Licenses Certificates

  • Associate of Arts
  • ARRT (MR) #600480
  • ARMRIT #2816
  • BLS-AHA
  • Venipuncture certification
  • RHB Limited X-Ray to include: Digital Radiography, Chest, Extremities and Torso Skeletal
  • California State Radiologic Technologist CSRT #2121
  • American Society of Radiologic Technologist ASRT #1017867
  • National Certified Medical Assistant Certification #1110474

Timeline

MRI Technologist

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
05.2024 - Current

MRI Technologist

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024

X-RAY / MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Make You Well Family Practice and Urgent Care
01.2021 - 12.2024

MRI Lead Technologist

CentreLake Imaging & Oncology
01.2021 - 10.2024

MRI Technologist

Montclair Open MRI
01.2018 - 01.2020

Residential Medication Technician

Atria Senior Living Assistance
01.2014 - 01.2017

MRI Technologist

Access Integrated Healthcare / Vital Imaging
01.2014 - 01.2015

X-RAY/Medical Assisting -

Modern Technology School

Associates - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

National Polytechnic College
RUBY ZUNIGA