Michael Rios
Torrance
Summary
Committed to protecting patients and effectively supporting clinical care needs by producing high-quality imagery. Talented X-Ray Technologist equipped to handle demanding workloads and help patients feel comfortable with different procedures. Well-versed in the OR, Fluoroscopy, and DEXA scanning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Assistant
UCLA Medical Center
05.2012 - 10.2017
- Checked in patients to their gastroenterology appointment
- Collected consultation copayments
Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permenente
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Developed and delivered training programs for students and technologists to educate on best practices for equipment operation, image processing and patient care.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Tacoma General Hospital
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed exams on trauma patients, including children
- Worked in Mary Bridge Children's Hospital inside Tacoma General which includes pediatric out-patient exams, pediatric inpatients, and OR pediatric exams
- Orthopedic and vascular OR exams with OEC C-Arm
- Fluoroscopy exams on adults and pediatrics
- Used EPIC, Radiant, and PACS
- Worked with students in the x-ray program as well as comped their exams
Education
Associate Of Science - Radiology
El Camino College
Torrance, CA09.2017
Skills
- Trauma and orthopedic patients
- Operating G&E OEC C-arm and Ziehm C-arm for vascular cases in the OR
- Fluoroscopy
- DEXA Scan: Bone density testing
References
- Sandy Pham
Lead tech/Clinical educator at Kaiser South Bay
(562)756-7413
- Shawna Tanaka
(310) 489-0681
Diagnostic Imaging Manager at Kaiser South Bay
- Eric Pollard, BSRT (R)(CT)(MR)CRA
MultiCare Imaging Director at Tacoma General Hospital
(253) 403-1634
eric.pollard@multicare.org
- Kim Overman
Lead X-ray Tech at Tacoma General
(253) 820-2952
kim.overman@multicare.org
Timeline
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Tacoma General Hospital
03.2024 - 01.2025
Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permenente
01.2022 - 02.2024
Administration Assistant
UCLA Medical Center
05.2012 - 10.2017
Associate Of Science - Radiology
El Camino College
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