Andres Santillan
Pasadena
Summary
President of CoH Graduating Class of 2024, accomplished Radiologic Technologist from Kaiser Permanente, adept in portable radiography and trauma imaging, showcases a robust blend of patient care and technical proficiency. Elevated patient experience and department efficiency through innovative imaging techniques and compassionate communication. Expert in PACS system, ensuring accurate diagnoses and enhancing healthcare collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
08.2008 - Current
- Covered as lead tech on weekends, ensuring efficient and compliant actions by department, and organizing surgery, fluoro, ED, and lunch coverage for main hospital and nearby ortho and urgent care clinics.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Competency using daylight processing, CR, DR with GE, Phillips, Siemens, OEC and Ziehm C-arms, AMX, Optima, Canon and Samsung portable machines
- Optimized image quality by adjusting technical factors according to specific patient needs or clinical indications within prescribed dose limits.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reduced exam times for patients by effectively utilizing digital imaging equipment for faster image processing and storage.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Ensured proper functioning of radiology equipment through routine inspection, calibration, troubleshooting and repair when necessary.
- Elevated the overall image of the radiology department by adhering to all professional standards and ethics while interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
Education
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
City of Hope
Duarte, CA10.2024
Skills
- Recent experience performing therapy with custom immobilization, bolus, electron therapy, TBI, TMI, H&N, pediatric exams, CT Simulation and construction of custom devices
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Portable radiography
- Trauma imaging
- PACS system proficiency
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Orthopedic imaging
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
08.2008 - Current
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
City of Hope
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