Summary Statement:
ARRT-registered mammography technologist, with eleven years of experience conducting diagnostic imaging procedures, leading a group of technologists, coordinating with senior radiologists and training new employees.
Excellent record of customer service and patient care.
Always striving to learn and enhance my knowledge and skills.
Licensures res and Certificates
Mammography - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – 2003/04
Radiography - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – 2003/04
Medical Radiologic Technologist – Texas Department of Health – 2003/04
Education
PIMA Medical Institute, Tucson, Arizona
Obtained Bachelor’s degree in Radiology Science – December, 2014
Memorial Hermann Radiology Program, Houston, Texas
Mammography Technologist – July, 2003
Memorial Hermann Radiology Program, Houston, Texas
Radiologic Technologist – June, 2003
Topped the class with the highest GPA of 3.96
Ultrasound Diagnostic School, Houston, Texas
Clinical Sonographer - 1993
Gujarat University, India
B.S. – Accounting and Commerce – 1988
Employment History:
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center – Cypress, Texas
Mammography Tech-PRN – from September 2014 – present
Working as Mammography Technologist as needed.
Tomosynthesis training completed
Memorial Hermann Hospital System – Houston, Texas
Mammography Tech-PRN – from April 2013 – July 2014
Working as Mammography Technologist at different locations of MHHS as needed.
Tomosynthesis training completed
Have been working with PACS system since 2003.
Memorial Hermann Northwest – Breast Center, Houston, Texas
Lead Mammography Tech – from Nov.2008 – June 2012
Worked as a lead tech and QC tech (digital) to perform all the quality control necessary as per MQSA requirements.
Achieved the ‘Breast Center of Excellence” ACR accreditation
Performed QC and maintained QC books for Mammo and Stereo
Maintained books for Technologists and Radiologists
Gained valuable experience in managing staff, taking care of any technical or patient related issues
Followed up on Quality Control reports in PENRAD, followed up on Unresolved list and add Pathology
Externally transcribed reports for Radiologist
Responsibilities also include – delegating work assignments, managing patient flow and staff scheduling
Houston Medical Imaging-Houston, Texas
Mammography Tech III – from Aug. 2007 to Sept. 2008
Worked as a digital QC tech to perform all the quality control necessary as per MQSA requirements.
Developed skills to work simultaneously on multiple tasks.
Acquired administrative skills to manage department’s day to day functions.
Performed chest and extremities x-ray when needed.
Worked independently with patients to perform:
oStereotactic biopsies and Galactograms
oDigital mammograms(screening and diagnostics)
oBone Density
The Rose – Breast Center, Houston, Texas
Mammography Tech III – from Nov.2006 – March 2007
Worked as a QC tech. and performed all quality control tests as per the MQSA regulations.
Worked independently with patients to perform Screening and Diagnostic mammograms.
Memorial Hermann Southwest – Breast Center, Houston, Texas
Mammography Tech III – from Oct.2003 – August 2006
Worked as lead tech to manage patient flow
Managed staff scheduling (developed and implemented new format to streamline scheduling process)
Hand picked HIPPA officer to represent the department and update the staff with new policies
Interpreted data and provided recommendations for optimal patient care
Worked independently with patients to perform:
oStereotactic Biopsies
oBone Density
oScreening and Digital Mammograms
Thorough knowledge of
oPACS
oDigital System (Hologic Lowrad)
oPenRad (patient information system)
oSiemens (Stereo equipment)
Dr. Dorairajan - Dentist, Houston, Texas
Dental Assistant – 1996-1997
Helped the doctor in routine dental work.
Maintained files on patient profiles and insurance claims.
Worked as receptionist and secretary to the dentist.
Medical Resources Inc., Houston, Texas
Ultrasound Tech. – 1994
Worked on contracts as a diagnostic sonographer, for various Hospitals and Clinics in Houston area.
Foreign Languages
Fluent in speaking and writing Hindi & Gujarati
Computer Skills
Microsoft Works, Excel and PowerPoint