Crystal Lopez
Summary
Dedicated Radiographer with extensive experience at NCRHA, skilled in radiographic techniques and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective communication and adherence to ALARA principles. Successfully trained staff and supervised junior technicians, ensuring high-quality imaging and compliance with safety protocols. Committed to excellence in patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Radiographer
NCRHA
2015.08 - Current
- Operated radiographic equipment for imaging procedures and patient diagnostics.
- Educated patients on procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding during imaging sessions.
- Trained new staff on radiographic techniques and equipment operation protocols.
- Reviewed images for accuracy prior to submitting them for interpretation by a physician.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Assessed the patient's condition and communicated with them to explain procedures and answer questions.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Developed film prints from digital images when requested by a physician.
- Supervised junior technicians in their daily duties.
- Calibrated imaging equipment according to manufacturer specifications and established quality control standards.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while performing radiologic examinations.
- Instructed students in proper use of radiological equipment.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
COSTAATT
Port Of Spain, Trinidad 2008.09 - 2012.11
Skills
- Radiographic technique
- Equipment calibration
- Patient education
- Quality control
- Image review
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Mobile imaging
- Radiation safety
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Radiation protection
- Patient advocacy
- Patient confidentiality
- Digital radiography
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Anatomy
- Pediatric radiography
- Portable radiography
- ALARA adherence
Timeline
Radiographer
NCRHA
2015.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
COSTAATT
2008.09 - 2012.11