Radiologic Technologist
Tucson, Az, Us
At Tucson Medical Center I had traversed the 600 acute bed hospital going where ever a radiographer was needed. From Out-patients to In-patients, ICU, ER, NICU, and to portables, there was hardly a patient population I had not worked with. My experience as a radiographer additionally was utilized within the OR. There I operated various image intensifiers, under the direction of a surgeon, providing the necessary images to complete the case. Orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, vascular, and general in house cases from cholecystectomies to portacath catheter placements are some of the exams I have experience performing using a C-arm. Aside from radiographer duties, I often cleaned equipment and performed various quality control functions on our operating systems to ensure they remained dependable. I was never hesitant to offer or provide a helping hand to any medical personnel that needed assistance. Lifting and moving of patients is a majority of healthcare work. I have done my fair share of such labor and as such, I am capable. Often at TMC we encountered patients whom did not speak English. As such I am sufficient with the Spanish language in that I can provide explanations and directions to patients in regards to the exam they are about to under go. I should note, however, though sufficient in Spanish I am not bilingual. Thus exams involving a regime that a patient must follow, I would not volunteer to translate. Such patients deserve a medically licensed translator. Especially those who's child is to under go the treatment. As a radiographer I always strived to provide the best quality images. I worked hard but never alone. The medical industry cannot be successful without a community of professionals and volunteers all working together. I believe in this axiom. My time at TMC was well spent. I hope to rejoin the medical community again within Oregon should my credentials be worthy.
