Christine Martinez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Accomplished and seasoned Supervisor with 33 years experience in the Cath Lab/IR space. Specialized knowledge and understanding of Cardiac and Interventional Radiology CPT coding, vascular imaging, catheter placement techniques, and supply utilization. Enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy through expert implementation of CPT code changes and supply management. Skilled in data interpretation and multitasking with strengths including understanding complex medical procedures and anatomy and physician dictation. Significantly improved departmental procedure logging and charge reconciliation, ensuring optimal patient care and support to staff through comprehensive education and resource development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Cath Lab/IR Analyst
Regional Medical Center San Jose
11.2015 - Current
- · Implemented CPT code changes in department charge masters.
- · Updated hospital documentation systems with CPT code changes
- · Educated and created reference guides for staff regarding code changes
- · Maintained and reported patient data each day.
- · Compiled, classified and maintained monthly department procedure logs, in addition provided detailed month end summaries.
- · Compiled physician stats for hospital privileges.
- · Reviewed patient medical records to ensure appropriate codes for procedures were utilized.
- · Reviewed and reconciled daily procedure charges for Cath Lab and IR while also ensuring high dollar implants were not missing.
- · Managed multiple supply consignments, created detailed consignment documents.
- · Worked with multiple vendors and Supply Chain to implement new supply technology in both Cath Lab and IR space.
- · Worked firsthand with physicians and staff to ensure supplies required to treat patients were always available.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
Radiology Quality Supervisor
Regional Medical Center San Jose
05.2008 - Current
- · Maintained Quality reporting on departmental policy adherence.
- · Provided monthly departmental stats by modality.
- · Gathered, reviewed, and reported patient data for interventional procedures performed by radiologists.
- · Collaborated with physicians to gather data to assist in implementing change of practices to improve patient care
- · Documented report and dashboard specifications from existing systems and tools.
- · Supported ad-hoc requests from other departments related to their specific data needs.
- · Cleaned, categorized and stored data in specific groups and sets.
- · Designed databases and spreadsheets for business needs.
Radiology Floor Supervisor/IR Supervisor
Regional Medical Center San Jose
01.2000 - 05.2008
- · Oversaw work of junior technical staff and trained in proper techniques.
- · Supervised daily operations of the radiology department including staffing coverage and equipment maintenance.
- · Assisted with hiring, training, and evaluating staff members within the radiology department.
- · Reviewed and evaluated developed x-rays, videotapes and computer-generated information to determine satisfaction of images for diagnostic purposes prior to release for interpretation by physician.
- · Trained and mentored junior radiology staff
- · Provided assistance to physicians and other technologist during complex procedures.
- · Managed inventory of supplies used in interventional radiology procedures and ensured that all necessary items are available when needed.
- Tested equipment regularly to identify malfunctions and calibrate settings
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Alexian Brothers Hospital/Regional Medical Center
10.1991 - 01.2000
- · Assisted radiologists in performance of complex interventional radiology procedures including angiography, embolization, and biopsies.
- · Operated digital x-ray equipment to capture images of targeted areas for diagnosis or treatment purposes.
- · Provided assistance with preparation of contrast material and injection systems prior to procedures.
- · Assisted with setup of sterile field for each procedure according to facility protocol.
- · Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information and procedure details in accordance with departmental polices and standards.
- · Educated patients on purpose of the procedure they will be undergoing while providing emotional support throughout the process.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Foothill Community College
Los Altos, CA10.1991
Skills
- Excellent problem-solving capability
- Quality Tools
- Multitasking
- Auditing Techniques
- Data Collection
- Data Interpretation
Timeline
Cath Lab/IR Analyst
Regional Medical Center San Jose
11.2015 - Current
Radiology Quality Supervisor
Regional Medical Center San Jose
05.2008 - Current
Radiology Floor Supervisor/IR Supervisor
Regional Medical Center San Jose
01.2000 - 05.2008
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Alexian Brothers Hospital/Regional Medical Center
10.1991 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Foothill Community College
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