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KRISTIANNE MARIE A. CRUZ

San Diego

Summary

Dedicated and reliable Mammography Technologist with a strong understanding of delivering high quality patient care. Highly knowledgeable in producing diagnostic and routine screening imaging procedures. Holds ARRT certification in Mammography, Radiology Technology and Fluoroscopy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Mammography Technologist

UCSD Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Performs Diagnostic and Screening breast imaging procedures daily.
  • Educates patients on procedure details, provide instructions, and answers questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Operates Mammography equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information while ensuring optimal patient positioning.
  • Facilitates positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to ensure quality patient care.
  • Proficient in performing daily quality control for Mammography equipment.
  • Performs routine imaging procedures according to departmental protocol, policy and ARRT procedural standards.
  • Complies with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.

Radiologic Technology Student

UCSD Medical Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Operated Mammography equipment to obtain diagnostic images and routine screening images.
  • Proficient in performing daily quality control for Mammography equipment.
  • Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment in fluoroscopy, OR, ER and Trauma settings.
  • Adept in various Fluoroscopy exams such as Arthrogram, UGI, Esophagram, Swallow Studies, and Defocography.
  • Ensured to produce optimal imaging while maintaining positive patient experience.
  • Complies with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
  • Knowledgeable and compliant with radiation safety measures and regulations.

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2023
  • Managed incoming and outgoing multi-line phone system and process a high volume of order requests from Nurses, Doctors and Pharmacists to meet departmental needs.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues with Pyxis machines and other equipment.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.

Education

Certificate of Achievement - Radiologic Technology

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management

DeVry University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Highly skilled in screening and diagnostic Mammographic exams
  • Knowledgeable with MQSA Quality Control tests
  • Proficient in documentation management and quality assurance using different imaging software, including, but not limited to: EPIC(Healthconnect), SECTRA, MAGVIEW,Visage, PACS
  • Knowledgeable with DR imaging/processing equipment Hologic Selenia Dimensions
  • Provide excellent patient care in all levels of patient demographics varying from Level I Trauma, Burn Unit, ICU, NICU/Pediatrics, Geriatric and Psychiatric units
  • Develop quality diagnostic radiographic images while practicing ALARA
  • PYXIS ES and Logistics/Pharmgogistics

Additional Information

  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • Venipuncture for Radiology Certified
  • Radiology Department volunteer at Sharp Grossmont Hospital (April-October 2018)

Timeline

Mammography Technologist

UCSD Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Radiologic Technology Student

UCSD Medical Center
09.2021 - 08.2023

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2023

Certificate of Achievement - Radiologic Technology

San Diego Mesa College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management

DeVry University

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