Sandra Benavidez
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Productive professional with several years of progressive expertise in clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in multimodality imaging. Skilled in providing patients with educational information and instruction to ease anxiety and produce high-quality, high-resolution images.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Masters Radiology
Las Cruces, NM
04.2025 - Current
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations pertaining to confidentiality of patient information.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding positioning for optimal imaging results.
MRI Technologist
Broward Health North
Deerfield Beach, Florida
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Siemens 3T
- Cerner
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques.
- Assessed the patient's condition prior to the MRI scan and monitored vital signs during the procedure.
- Maintained detailed records of patient medical history, test results, and images obtained from MRI scans.
- Set up equipment for procedures according to established protocols and safety regulations.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding positioning for optimal imaging results.
MRI Technologist
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
09.2006 - 06.2024
- GE 1.5T Signa
- HMS
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians’ orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reviewed diagnostic images’ quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
MRI Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Siemens 1.5T Avanto
- Centricity/Epic
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Administered IV contrast materials to patients.
MRI Technologist
St Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Siemens 1.5T Symphony
- Cerner
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered IV contrast materials to patients.
- Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
MRI Technologist
Sun View Imaging
Las Cruces, NM
11.2019 - 11.2021
- GE 1.5T Signa
- Hitachi 1.3T Oasis
- Abbadox IDS
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Positioned patients using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Administered IV contrast to patients.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
MRI Technologist
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Beaufort, SC
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Siemens 1.5T Espree
- Meditech
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Administered IV contrast materials to patients.
MRI Technologist
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
Seattle, WA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Siemens 3T Prisma
- Siemens 1.5T Avanto
- GE 1.5T Signa
- Centricity/Epic
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered IV contrast materials to patients.
Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Care Hospital of Southern NM
Las Cruces, NM
01.2007 - 12.2018
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients’ bedsides.
- Developed and labeled diagnostic images and films in accordance with established quality standards, and updated patient records.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
MRI/Radiologic Technologist
Sun View Imaging
Las Cruces, NM
03.2003 - 09.2006
- GE 1.5T Signa
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Reduced patients’ anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Captured and developed images following physicians’ orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Radiologic Technologist
University Medical Center
El Paso, TX
07.2002 - 03.2003
- Reviewed physicians' orders to assess patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images, including fluoroscopy, x-ray, orthopedic.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Student of the Year 2002
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Radiologic Technology
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM2002
Skills
- MR Registered
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Basic Life Support
- Bilingual
- MR safety protocols
- Patient screening
- Patient care
- Trauma imaging
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- IV contrast administration
- Teamwork
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Masters Radiology
04.2025 - Current
MRI Technologist
Broward Health North
06.2024 - 09.2024
MRI Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
MRI Technologist
St Joseph's Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
MRI Technologist
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
MRI Technologist
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
MRI Technologist
Sun View Imaging
11.2019 - 11.2021
Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Care Hospital of Southern NM
01.2007 - 12.2018
MRI Technologist
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
09.2006 - 06.2024
MRI/Radiologic Technologist
Sun View Imaging
03.2003 - 09.2006
Radiologic Technologist
University Medical Center
07.2002 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Radiologic Technology
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
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