X-Ray Interpreter

X-Ray Interpreter — Apex Health Medical Center

Phoenix, AZ | June 2023 – Present

• Analyzed 12,000+ digital radiographs annually to identify structural anomalies and pathological conditions, flagging 450+ critical trauma findings for immediate radiologist review and reducing diagnostic reporting delays by 22%.
• Conducted quality control audits on 1,500+ imaging studies, identifying positioning or artifact errors to improve image quality scores by 19% across 8 departments.
• Implemented a digital reporting system integrated with Dragon Medical One dictation software, reducing average report transcription time by 28% for 14 staff members.
• Coordinated with 6 department heads to standardize radiographic techniques and protocols, lowering repeat exposure rates by 34% and minimizing patient radiation dose.

Radiographer / Image Reader — Valley Diagnostic Imaging

Tucson, AZ | August 2021 – May 2023

• Reviewed and formatted 8,500+ emergency and outpatient X-ray scans using PACS workstations, ensuring 99.8% compliance with standard anatomical alignment and exposure parameters.
• Resolved 280+ monthly documentation discrepancy alerts in the Epic Radiant RIS database, maintaining complete patient record accuracy and reducing billing claim holdbacks by 15%.
• Supported clinical training for 12 radiologic technology interns, leading weekly workshops on image quality criteria that improved first-time scan acceptance rates by 26%.
• Monitored radiation safety equipment calibrations for 6 imaging rooms, verifying that personal dosimeter logs and lead apron audits achieved 100% compliance during state audits.

Radiographic Interpretation, Image Quality Control, PACS Systems, Epic Radiant RIS, Dragon Medical One, DICOM Standards, Anatomy & Pathology Identification, Radiation Safety (ALARA), Diagnostic Reporting, Patient Positioning, Fluoroscopy Assistance, Clinical Workflows, HIPAA Compliance, Quality Assurance Auditing

PACS Workflow Optimization

Role: Lead Imaging Specialist

Tools: Epic Radiant, Sectra PACS, MS Project

Led a 6-month migration to a cloud-based PACS repository, training 24 clinic staff and reducing image retrieval and analysis times by 32%.

Radiation Safety Standardization

Role: Safety Committee Member

Tools: Radcal Analyzers, Excel, Dragon Dictation

Standardized exposure parameters across 5 regional clinics, reducing patient radiation dosage averages by 28% while maintaining diagnostic clarity.

• Registered Technologist (Radiography) – ARRT(R) (2021)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) – California (2021)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (2023)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (2021)

• Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice