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Ryan A. Taboada

Roseville,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented radiographer, team player and knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions. Committed to building and managing high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations. Help develop and coordinate logistics and maintain smooth department operations, team and system development, and implementation of departmental goals and objectives. Committed to maintaining highest safety and quality standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CT Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - Current
  • Day shifts: Performed all CT examinations; IR procedures, cardiac studies, effectively kept a quick paced patient flow.
  • PM shifts: Performed all CT examinations; effectively kept a quick paced patient flow.
  • Night shifts: Performed all CT examinations independently, while still effectively maintaining a fast paced work environment, stock all supplies in the CT department, run Daily QA's on three CT scanners.
  • PACS on campus point person in radiology for corrections, updates and downtimes.
  • Work in conjunction with PACS manager to facilitate smooth upgrades, updates, downtimes both scheduled and unscheduled.
  • Streamlined workflow by proficiently operating computerized radiology systems and maintaining digital records.
  • EMR super user and downtime point person.
  • Mentored junior technologists, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing team performance.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing equipment maintenance.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.

CT/X-Ray Technologist

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2017


  • PM shifts: Performed all CT examinations; effectively kept a quick paced patient flow.
  • Night shifts: Performed all CT examinations independently, while still effectively maintaining a fast paced work environment, stock all supplies in the CT department, run Daily QA's on both CT scanners.
  • PACS point person in CT for corrections, updates and downtimes.
  • Streamlined workflow by proficiently operating computerized radiology systems and maintaining digital records.
  • EMR super user and downtime point person.
  • Mentored junior technologists, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing team performance.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing equipment maintenance.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

CT/X-Ray Technologist

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
11.2013 - 08.2016
  • Day shifts: Performed all CT examinations; IR procedures, cardiac studies, effectively kept a quick paced patient flow.
  • PM shifts: Performed all CT examinations; effectively kept a quick paced patient flow.
  • Night shifts: Performed all CT examinations independently, while still effectively maintaining a fast paced work environment, stock all supplies in the CT department, run Daily QA's on both CT scanners.
  • PACS point person in CT/x-ray for corrections, updates and downtimes.
  • Streamlined workflow by proficiently operating computerized radiology systems and maintaining digital records.
  • 2014: Joined EMR implementation team; super user and downtime point person.
  • Mentored junior technologists, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing team performance.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing equipment maintenance.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.
  • Worked in a fast paced environment under direct and indirect supervision.
  • Performed all X-Ray examinations including but not limited to: all Fluoroscopic exams and all C-Arm procedures.

CT/X-Ray Technologist

Citrus Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2013
  • Day shifts: Performed all CT examinations; IR procedures, cardiac studies, effectively kept a quick paced patient flow.
  • PM shifts: Performed all CT examinations; effectively kept a quick paced patient flow.
  • Night shifts: Performed all CT examinations independently, while still effectively maintaining a fast paced work environment, stock all supplies in the CT department, run Daily QA's on CT scanner.
  • Joined EMR implementation team; super user and downtime point person.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.

Education

No Degree - Radiologic Technology

Marion County School of Radiologic Technology
Ocala, FL
05.2013

No Degree - Medicine

Cebu Institute of Medice
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
2001

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.1996

Skills

  • CT scan protocol development and management
  • CT scan new hire trainer/preceptor
  • EMR super user and new hire trainer/preceptor
  • Downtime point person
  • PACS experience
  • Project management
  • Project tracking
  • Hardware and software upgrade planning
  • Network configuration and support
  • Active Directory
  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Player
  • Patient-focused care
  • Strong planning skills
  • Strong work ethic

Accomplishments

Project Management:

  • Developed workflows between radiology and ER doctors, management and staff to improve safety, efficiency and accuracy for patients.
  • Various software and hardware implementations.
  • Help management in ACR Accreditation for CT Department.
  • Worked with management and radiologist on policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Developed an educational course for nurses and doctors on CT angio protocols. To help them understand why certain criteria must be met for a successful and diagnostic study.


Staff Development:

  • Aid in development of CT scan protocols, as well as some of the policies and procedures.
  • Mentored and coached CT coworkers on Cardiac Angiograms, IR procedures and routine studies.

Certification

Currently doing self-study for PACS Administrator Certifications and ABII

ARRT certified with CT Credentials

ARRT certified with RTR Credentials

ARRT certified with Fluoroscopy Credentials

BLS

Timeline

CT Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - Current

CT/X-Ray Technologist

Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2017

CT/X-Ray Technologist

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
11.2013 - 08.2016

CT/X-Ray Technologist

Citrus Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2013

No Degree - Radiologic Technology

Marion County School of Radiologic Technology

No Degree - Medicine

Cebu Institute of Medice

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of South Florida
Ryan A. Taboada