1. PAUL A. VIDRIO
250 Page Street, #17
San Francisco, California 94102
(415) 832-9095
paulv153@gmail.com
Objective
California-registered radiologic technologist with 20 years of experience conducting diagnostic imaging
procedures for large volume patient load in orthopaedic office environments and Trauma 1 hospital settings.
Familiar with fixed and mobile radiography, CT’s and fluoroscopic procedures. Committed to providing
management and hospital information systems. CPR certified.
Education
Fresno City College, Fresno, California
Associate of Science, Radiology Technology: August, 1985
Minor: Spanish
College of the Sequoias, Visalia, California
Associate of Arts Degree: May, 1982
Certificates
AART
Awarded: May, 1985, Fresno City College, Fresno, California
Retired: October,2006
Fluoral:
Awarded: May, 1977
CRT
Awarded: May, 1985
2. Work History
Oakland Bone and Joint Specialists, Oakland, California (July, 2009 – May, 2014)
Position: Radiologic Technologist
Accountable Radiologic Technologist with strong technical skills and ability to work independently in a busy
orthopaedic office setting. Delivered and assisted in direct patient care to include radiology exam room for post
joint reduction and assisted surgeon in positioning patients for stress joint views of the ankle. Greeted patients,
performed clerical functions and patient registration, scheduled and confirmed appointments, answered
incoming calls, ordered and maintained office supplies as it pertained to the Radiology Department.
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento (November, 2008 - July, -2009Travel assignment)
Position: Radiologic Technologist
Duties: Under the direction of a Radiologist and the Imaging Manager,to perform radiological procedures at a
technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. To perform a variety of technical
procedures requiring independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation
for radiologic diagnosis. To assume responsibility for designated areas or procedure…
Children’s Hospital Oakland (November, 2006 -October,2008)
Position: Radiologic Technologist.
Duties: Perform technical diagnostic examinations associated with the operation of x-ray equipment to produce
diagnostic radiographs of any designated portion of the body. Observes all regulations concerning radiation
protection of patients and staff. Provides assistance to physicians during procedures. Essential to maintain
confidentiality of patient information.
St. Mary’s Medical Center, San Francisco, California (March, 2004 – November, 2006)
Position: X-ray Technologist/Interventional Radiographer/CT Technologist
Duties: Assisted the radiologist in all radiographic procedures. Prepared equipment and medical supplies for
patients. Cleaned and disinfected all equipment. Provided attentive patient care,including positioning of
patients for radiographic examinations in accordance with established protocols, applied identification markers,
and maintained accuracy of patient records. Transported patients as required. Maintained all safety protocols
and exposure procedures in the use of radiographic equipment. Developed film by automatic processing,
maintained supplies, and assisted with training of student interns.
Contract Work (August, 2001 – November, 2004)
Duties: Traveling in and out of California on assignment for a varying period of 3, 6 and 9 months as a
traveling technologist to Colorado Trauma and Swedish Medical Center in Denver,Colorado. Also traveled to
various hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area.
3. Oakland Kaiser, Oakland, California (July, 1998 – September, 2001)
Position: X-ray Technologist/Interventional Radiographer/CT Technologist
Duties: Provided positive patient care. Demonstrated excellent communication skills with patient and fellow
staff members. Prepared equipment and set up table in a sterile environment for all angio cases. Established
correct patient I.D. and required radiography. Assisted the radiologist in all radiographic procedures, as well as
maintained a schedule in a timely fashion.
F.O.R.E. (Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education) Oakland, California
(January, 1996 – September, 1998)
Position: X-ray Technologist.
Duties: Established a professional environment for performing bone density scans. Maintained a teaching
relationship with clients receiving bone density results. Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
Positioning of clients for bone density examination in accordance with established protocols, application of
identification examination, and maintaining accuracy of client records. Prepared equipment and maintained
records of daily calibration of equipment.
Davies Medical Center, San Francisco, California (November, 1996 – May 1997)
Position: Per Diem/X-ray Technologist
Duties: Assisted the radiologist in all radiographic procedures. Cleaned and disinfected all equipment.
Provided attentive patient care,including positioning of patient for radiographic examinations in accordance
with established protocols, application of identification markers, and maintaining accuracy of patient records.
Transport patients as required. Maintain all safety protocols and exposure procedures in the use of radiographic
equipment. Also cross trained in CT.
Esplanade Orthopedic Associates,Chico, California (August, 1988 – October,1996)
Position: X-ray Technologist
Duties: Assisted in all radiographic procedures, created and maintained caring patient environment, established
correct patient I.D. and required radiology, set up, exposed, and developed necessary shots. Demonstrated
excellent communication skills with patients and fellow staff members. Served as liaison between management
and radiology department.
Immediate Care,Chico, California (July, 1986 – January, 1991)
Position: X-ray/Lab Technologist
Duties: Provided positive patient care. Developed x-rays, drew blood, and served as lab tech. Demonstrated
the ability to work with diverse populations. Maintained professional attitude in demanding situations.
Interests
