Juan Carlos Rios
Chicago,IL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
American MRI
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Currently operate Hitachi Oval Echelon 1.5T and Hitachi Oasis 0.4T Open MRI machines
- Perform MRI examinations and operate MRI equipment following safety protocols and procedures daily.
- Prepare patients for imaging procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of processes.
- Administer IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation to support diagnostic processes.
- Contribute to team success by collaborating closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical MRI student
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed MRI examinations under direct supervision of MRI Technologists.
- Completed approximately 400 procedures including brain, spine, musculoskeletal, body, and MRA.
- Prepared patients for their procedures by taking their medical history, providing instructions, and answering any concerns.
- Screened and positioned patients for their procedures.
- Administered contrast dyes to patients as needed.
- Restocked supplies and sanitized magnet room and changing area.
- Performed equipment quality assurance test and calibration procedures.
- Operated GE 1.5T Signa Voyager and Philips 1.5T and 3T scanners along with their coils/equipment.
Hospital Operations Intern
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Independently managed assigned projects involving data analysis, surveys, unit integrity & census reports.
- Attended and provided notes to preceptor regarding strategic planning meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Imaging Science: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Rush University
Chicago, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Community Health, Concentration in Health Planning & Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft skills
- MR safety protocols
- Patient education
- ADS & PACS
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient safety & care
- Intravenous contrast administration
Certification
- ARRT MR Certified (ID: 1044311)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Timeline
MRI Technologist
American MRI
11.2023 - Current
Clinical MRI student
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
Hospital Operations Intern
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Community Health, Concentration in Health Planning & Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Imaging Science: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Rush University