Paula Sanchez Ortiz
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dedicated Recent MRI graduate with over 12 months of experience in operating and maintaining MRI equipment. Proficient in patient assessment and safety, ensuring optimal imaging quality and patient comfort. Building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Adept at collaborating with radiologists and health care teams to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic images.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Sutter General Surgery
07.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for 20+ patients in clinic and hospital environments daily.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
MRI Technologist Student
UCSF
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Increase image clarity through regular equipment maintenance and calibration, reducing need for repeat scans.
- Collaborated with radiologists and health care teams to determine appropriate imaging protocols.
- Conducted over 5,000 MRI scans on diverse patient population, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
- Documented patient records and procedure details, maintaining 98% accuracy.
- Provide comprehensive patient care, explaining procedures and addressing patient concerns.
- Maintain 100% safety record, ensuring well-being of patients and staff during MRI scans.
Medical Assistant
Sutter Imaging Department
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Assist radiology technologist in rooming 40+ patients.
- Patient flow management.
- Record, manage and update patient information and medical histories in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
- Order supplies and keep supply room stocked.
- Assisted radiologist with 4+ in-office procedures.
- Prep patient for exams and medical procedures.
- Process specimen and send off to lab.
- Clean and sanitize tools and equipment on daily.
Education
Associate of Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA06.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Empire College
Santa Rosa, CA10.2017
Skills
- MRI equipment operation
- MRI patient safety and comfort
- Patient safety Screening
- Imaging protocol management
- Quality control assurance
- Radiology procedures
- Patient assessment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPPA and OSHA regulations
- Effective communication
- Proficient with EPIC, Visage and MRS software
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM ant CPT codes
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Certification
- MRI Technologist (ARRT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Venipunctures Certificate
Timeline
MRI Technologist Student
UCSF
06.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant
Sutter General Surgery
07.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sutter Imaging Department
03.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Empire College
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