ANNETTE HOVORKA
Foster City, CA ***** // Angel Island, CA 94920
Highly experienced and skilled Radiologic Technologist with more than 36 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Proven expertise in providing the best patient care while performing a wide variety of diagnostic imaging procedures. Adept at managing equipment maintenance schedules, inventory and patient workflow.
EXPERIENCE:
Radiologic Technologist 12/2016 - 12/2021 San Mateo Orthopedic Medical Group
● Focusing purely on X-Ray.
● Positioning patients & X-ray equipment, and implemented beam-restricting devices and
shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
● Reviewing diagnostic images/ quality and filing diagnostic images into appropriate patient
records.
● Maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by following
hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Administrative Assistant CA State Parks (part time)
● Handling purchasing orders & P-tag creation.
● Managing time sheets, invoices, payroll and VRU (vehicle log management)
Radiologic Technologist (Level Tech 3) Mills Peninsula Hospital
1/2021 - Present
7/1986 - 4/2016
● Developing and labeling diagnostic imaging and films in accordance with established quality standards, and updated patient records
● Reviewing physicians orders to assess patient's medical imaging needs and operated radiological equipment to capture diagnostic images, including fluoroscopy \ X-Ray orthopedic and CT scans● Delivering comprehensive training to new technologies on equipment imaging processing, patient regulations, and best practices.
● Administering drugs and fluids like IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodic.
● Capturing and developing diagnostic images following physicians orders.
● Utilizing mobile imaging and x ray equipment in level 1 trauma centers, operating rooms,
emergency rooms and patients bedsides
● Maintaining par inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters, and other
chemicals
● Reducing patients anxiety and enhances cooperation by educating on procedures
● Supervising day-to-day department operations, including scheduling, patient coordination,
inventory management and department equipment moisture.
EDUCATION:
Peninsula Hospital School of Radiologic Technology Highschool Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS:
ARRT CRT CT Certification