Shayla Hernandez
Lacey
Summary
Professional in medical imaging with solid experience in diagnostic radiology including X-Ray and CT technology. Proven ability to optimize imaging procedures and ensure accurate diagnostics. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in patient care, radiation safety, and advanced imaging techniques. Reliable team player with commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
St. Clare Hospital
Lakewood, WA
04.2025 - Current
- Operated advanced CT imaging equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
- Assisted Radiologist with image-guided biopsies and bone biopsies.
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Maintained and calibrated CT machines to uphold safety and performance standards.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Assisted radiologic technologist in performing x-rays, tending to patients physical and emotional assurance, calmly talking to patients during positioning for CT scans and x-rays to alleviate anxiety.
Multimodality Technologist II
MUSC NORTHEAST
COLUMBIA, SC
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxiety, providing explanation of treatment, and answering questions.
- Prepares patients for radiological procedure by positioning patient, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment control to set exposure factors.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, and administering first aid.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures, observing radiographic image results, and making necessary adjustments.
- Use C-Arm in assisting with OR Fluoroscopy cases.
RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST ASSISTANT
MUSC NORTHEAST
COLUMBIA, SC
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Perform and assist radiology technologist in patient exams with fixed X-ray machines and portable X-ray machines.
- Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
- Safely transport patients to their exams and back to their room.
- Observe and partial assisting with CT scan exams.
- Use Epic and Sectra software to properly check-in, start, and close exams.
APPOINTMENT CLERK- CALL CENTER CONTRACTOR
MAKALAPA NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC
HONOLULU, HI
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Arranged and scheduled medical appointments and determined patient eligibility for services. Relayed general instructions to patients and made referrals to other sections. Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient schedule and log. Used CHCS/AHLTA system tools (detail codes, freeze slots, TRICARE on-line usage) to facilitate maintenance of appointment slots, reschedule or cancel appointments.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Southeastern College
Columbia, SC09.2024
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Aiea/Moanalua Community School for Adults
Hawaii05.2008
Skills
- Cross-trained between X-ray and CT department
- Familiarity with Shimadzu mobile and GE X-ray and CT machine
- Patient care and safety
- Familiarity with Epic, PACS, Sectra software
- Learning new software quickly and efficiently
- Adaptability and Dependable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Contrast administration
- Infection control practices
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Successful clinical rotations for radiologic technologist program at MUSC.
- Over 10 years of administrative and clerical experience with great patient care skills.
- Cross training into CT
- CHCS/AHLTA software used to book appointments.
- HIPAA and Privacy Act and CPR certified
Certification
- ARRT #1074681
- WADOH #RT61648270
- SCRQSA #14-9342
- CPR Certified: June 2023 - June 2025
Timeline
CT Technologist
St. Clare Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Multimodality Technologist II
MUSC NORTHEAST
10.2024 - 02.2025
RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST ASSISTANT
MUSC NORTHEAST
07.2024 - 10.2024
APPOINTMENT CLERK- CALL CENTER CONTRACTOR
MAKALAPA NAVAL HEALTH CLINIC
11.2017 - 01.2019
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Aiea/Moanalua Community School for Adults
Associates in Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Southeastern College