Vascular Interventional Radiology & Cath Lab Technologist
Resume:
Sonia De La Garza, MAA, BASS, ARRT (RT)
San Antonio, TX 78245 210-***-**** ************@*******.***
Professional Summary
Registered Radiologic Technologist with 30+ years of hospital and cardiovascular imaging experience, including cardiac catheterization, vascular, interventional radiology, neuro interventional, CT, and electrophysiology procedures. Skilled in sterile-field support, fluoroscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, device implantation, complex vascular interventions, patient recovery, inventory management, staff training, and clinical operations. Experienced leader with master’s-level education in organizational development.
Core Competencies
Cardiac Catheterization • Interventional Radiology • Peripheral Vascular Procedures • Structural Heart Procedures • Electrophysiology • Neuro interventional Procedures • Hemodynamic Monitoring • Fluoroscopy • CT-Guided Procedures • Sterile Technique • Patient Recovery • Radiation Safety • Staff Training • Inventory and Supply Management • Clinical Operations
Professional Experience
St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital — San Antonio, TX
Staff Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology Technologist, ARRT Feb. 2026–Present
Assist physicians with diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, PCI, peripheral angiography, and vascular interventions.
Support complex procedures including EVAR, TAVR, and thoracoabdominal branched endoprosthesis cases.
Perform cardiovascular and peripheral interventions using IVUS, iFR wires, laser atherectomy, CSI, rotational atherectomy, Shockwave, and HawkOne systems.
Assist with pacemaker, ICD, biventricular device, and implantable loop recorder placement and removal.
Support interventional radiology procedures, including dialysis catheter and port placements.
Operate Philips single- and bi-plane C-arm systems; use McKesson, MAC-Lab, PACS/CPACS, and Cerner.
Assist with pre- and post-procedure recovery, supply control, and inventory management.
Methodist Metropolitan Hospital — San Antonio, TX
Staff Cath Lab Radiology Technologist, ARRT Jun. 2022–Nov. 2025
Supported diagnostic and interventional cardiac, peripheral vascular, IR, and neuro procedures.
Assisted with cardiac catheterization, vascular angiography, device implantation, embolization, and recovery care.
Utilized IVUS, iFR, laser atherectomy, CSI, rotational atherectomy, Shockwave, and HawkOne technology.
Assisted with fibroid, liver, spleen, and bleeding embolization cases.
Operated Philips C-arm equipment and monitored procedures using McKesson, MAC-Lab, and PACS/CPACS.
Maintained sterile supplies, inventory, and a patient-centered environment of care.
Brooke Army Medical Center — San Antonio, TX
Interventional Radiology Technologist, ARRT Jun. 2023–Dec. 2023
Supported diagnostic, trauma, and interventional radiology procedures in a high-acuity setting.
Assisted with ultrasound-guided catheter, drain, and port insertions; Y-90 treatments; and neuro interventional procedures, including MMA embolization.
Supported embolization procedures for fibroids, liver and spleen injuries, and active bleeding.
Performed CT imaging and assisted radiologists with CT-guided biopsies and interventional procedures.
Maintained technical image quality, patient positioning, radiation safety, and sterile technique.
River City Center Office-Based Lab — San Antonio, TX
Staff Radiology Technologist, ARRT Jan. 2021–Mar. 2022
Assisted with diagnostic cardiac catheterization, carotid angiography, and peripheral vascular procedures.
Obtained femoral and radial access with ultrasound guidance and deployed Mynx closure devices.
Operated GE OEC 9900 C-arm equipment; monitored and documented procedures using MAC-Lab and Medstream.
Provided pre- and post-procedure patient care and managed departmental supplies.
Modern Vascular of San Antonio — San Antonio, TX
Staff Radiology Technologist, ARRT Feb. 2019–Jan. 2021
Interim Clinical Director Oct. 2019–Feb. 2020
Traveled to support clinic openings, procedure room setup, staff training, and C-arm installation.
Assisted with interventional vascular procedures using IVUS, rotational atherectomy, Jetstream, and closure devices.
Managed clinic operations, staffing, scheduling, hiring, orientation, payroll approvals, supply ordering, and regulatory personnel records.
Supported front-desk scheduling and insurance verification as needed.
CHRISTUS Westover Hills — San Antonio, TX
Staff Cardiology Radiology Technologist Oct. 2018–Oct. 2019
Assisted with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, PCI, Impella, balloon pump, peripheral vascular, and structural heart procedures.
Supported pacemaker, biventricular device, defibrillator, and Watchman implantations.
Performed hemodynamic monitoring and operated Philips fluoroscopy equipment.
Earlier Clinical and Leadership Experience
Cath Lab Director, Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Del Rio, TX 2017
Cardiology Radiology Technologist, UT Southwestern/St. Paul Hospital, Dallas, TX 2013–2017
Instructor, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program, St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, TX 2011–2013
Cardiology Radiology Technologist, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, San Antonio, TX 2009–2011
Cardiology, Special Procedures, Radiology Coordinator, and Radiology Technologist, CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Health, Corpus Christi, TX 1998–2009
Radiology Technologist, CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Health, Kingsville, TX 1994–1998
Education
Master of Arts in Administration, Organizational Development
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX 2009
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX 2007
Associate of Applied Science, Radiologic Technology
Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX 1994
Credentials
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Registered Technologist in Radiography [RT(R)]
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