Tiffany Otero
San Diego,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
ERP International LLC
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Perform high quality CT exams on active duty and retired military personal and their dependants.
- Prepare contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Monitor patient's well-being during exams and recognize discomfort or medical problems and while taking appropriate action.
- Repair and troubleshot radiologic equipment.
- Uphold high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Train and supervise several new radiologic technologists.
- Participate in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Coordinate with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
Lead CT Technologist
Valley Radiology Consultants
Poway, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
- Completed quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and reported malfunctioning equipment when necessary.
- Maintained a current file of examination protocols.
- Provided assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
- Operated digital picture archiving communications systems.
- Prepared contrast material, radio pharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Explained procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scans and procedures.
- Positioned patients on CT examination table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physicians.
CT Technologist
Department of Veterans Affairs
San Diego, CA., Denver, CO.
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored and reviewed information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems.
- Administered non-radioactive materials into patient’s bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
- Assisted with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
- Transported patients to and from CT examination rooms and emergency rooms.
- Operated and oversaw operation of Computed Tomography equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Made exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
- Operate multiple 128-slice Philips CT scanners.
- Successfully started IV access for the administration of iodinated contrast materials.
- Performed duties in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs protocols and procedures.
CT Technologist
RadNet
Thousand Oaks, CA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed a variety of complex diagnostic CT exams to include cardiac, enterography, angiography, and multiphase CT scans.
- Administered beta blockers and vasodilators for diagnostic cardiac exams at radiologistsʼ discretion.
- Confidently started IV access to administer IV contrast when clinically indicated.
- Provided courteous and professional patient care to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Radiologic Technologist
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo, CO
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed diagnostic radiologic exams in accordance with physicians' or radiologistsʼ orders.
- Proficient in the use of advanced imaging techniques including CT, and Xray.
- Experienced in collaborating with other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Trained in adhering to federal and state regulations for radiation safety.
- Proficient in operating various computed tomography equipment.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2007 - 03.2014
- Assisted Command Career Counselors in critical career programs for over 678 employees.
- Submitted military reenlistments into the online transaction processing system.
- Input Perform to Serve applications into the Fleet Ride electronic system.
- Verified Career Development Boards into Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System.
- Entered monthly dental Information Retrieval System into the Dental Common Access System.
- Ensured over 2,000 patients received dental appointments through direct contact, phone calls, and appointment reminders.
- Maintained and updated over 2,000 electronic and traditional dental records by daily and monthly upkeep.
- Supervised 25 employees in dental exams, records, front desk, and the scheduling departments.
- Ordered dental supplies through an electronic federal supply system.
- Assisted dentists by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties to include dental radiographs, medical or dental emergencies, and accurately recording treatment information in patient records.
Education
Masters in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO12-2019
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-2018
Skills
- Healthcare regulations
- Technical aptitude
- Departmental operations management
- Healthcare administration
- Staff training
- Leadership/communication skills
- Operations management
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist
- Basic Life Support Certified
Timeline
CT Technologist
ERP International LLC
01.2024 - Current
Lead CT Technologist
Valley Radiology Consultants
05.2023 - 12.2023
CT Technologist
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2022 - 05.2023
CT Technologist
RadNet
06.2020 - 06.2022
Radiologic Technologist
Parkview Medical Center
05.2018 - 06.2020
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2007 - 03.2014
Masters in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Pueblo Community College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Pueblo Community College