career objective                              

 

disciplined and approachable x-ray technician seeking to leverage expertise as well as mammography, ultrasound, and cat scan understanding to support delivery of optimal patient care.

 

profile                                                

 

ø  solid understanding of healthcare field and proven talent for evaluating educational needs of staff to enhance clinical competency while ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.

ø  promoted staff development through formal education, meetings, and active participation in professional organizations.

ø  thorough approach to educating audiences utilizing confident and influential communication style, expert command of subject matter, and technical expertise.

ø  technically proficient in microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, access), windows, and proprietary healthcare software.

 

accomplishments                              

 

  spearheaded x-ray team of six technicians during 2008 operation continuing promise in south america; humanitarian effort brought medical, food, and water to individuals affected by haiti hurricane disaster as well as underprivileged cities central and south america.

 

professional experience                

 

radiology technician, united states navy-various locations                                    1998 to present

fleet surgical team 4 (2008 to present)

naval hospital, naples, italy (2005 to 2008)

naval medical center, san diego, ca (2001 to 2003)

u.s.s. fort mchenry, sasebo, japan (1998 to 2000)

  assume full accountability for administration of annual budget of $60k and oversight of $2m in radiology equipment while managing scheduling, recordkeeping, and organization of supplies.

  perform routine, emergent, portable x-ray, c-arm, mammography, and diagnostic exams as well as ultrasound procedures for abdomen, ob, vascular, breast, and small parts.

  develop course materials and instruct basic and advanced students in proper procedures.

  ensure operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, tracking inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

  comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

  attend educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks, and participate in professional societies.

 

education & credentials                

 

radiography training:

mammography practicum for technologist level i, ucsd department of radiography (2005)

diagnostic fluoroscopy procedures, va medical center (2003)

x-ray imaging, ge oec medical systems (2001)

critical care imaging made easy, asrt department of education (2001)

basic & advanced radiography, naval school health sciences (1998 & 2001)

x-ray specialist sustainment, academy of health sciences (1998)

trauma nursing core course (provider), naval medical center (1998)

emergency medical technician, southwestern college (1997)

basic cardiac rhythms course, naval medical center (1997)

 

certifications:

american registry of radiologic technologist (arrt) number: 356013

california registered technologist (crt) number: rht-83278

american heart association (cpr and aed)

ardms eligible registry number: 11028