Ashley McCray
District Heights
Summary
Compassionate Radiologic Technologist with 1 year of experience in a Level I Trauma Center, performing diagnostic imaging in high-acuity environments. Skilled in trauma, emergency, and inpatient imaging procedures with a strong focus on radiation safety and patient care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to prioritize urgent cases and ensure accurate imaging results while maintaining equipment standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
The Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Performed high-quality diagnostic radiographic examinations in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center, including emergency, inpatient, surgical, and critical care settings.
- Assisted surgeons and procedural teams in the Operating Room (OR) using portable radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment during orthopedic, trauma, vascular, and spinal procedures.
- Conducted portable X-ray examinations throughout the hospital, including ICU, NICU, ER, and trauma units, ensuring timely imaging for critically ill and unstable patients.
- Provided specialized imaging support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), utilizing age-appropriate positioning, radiation protection, and patient care techniques for neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to prioritize urgent imaging needs, facilitating rapid diagnosis and treatment.
- Adhered to radiation safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, ensuring minimal patient exposure.
- Operated and maintained digital radiography and portable imaging equipment, ensuring image quality and equipment functionality.
- Worked efficiently under pressure, managing high patient volumes and trauma-related emergencies.
- Accurately documented imaging procedures and patient information using electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.
- Assisted with trauma activations and emergency responses, providing imaging support for critically injured patients.
CVIR Tech Aide
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitated daily procedural workflow for interventional radiology technologists, radiologists, and nursing staff in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Prepared procedure rooms before and after cases, including stocking supplies, setting up equipment, and maintaining a clean sterile environment.
- Transported patients to and from the CVIR department while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and proper identification protocols.
- Assisted with patient preparation for interventional procedures, including positioning, monitoring setup, and obtaining vital signs.
- Streamlined sterile procedures by opening supplies, managing inventory, and assisting staff with efficient room turnover between cases.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and organized imaging equipment and procedural areas according to infection control and hospital standards.
- Monitored and restocked medical supplies, contrast materials, and procedure trays to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
- Assisted with specimen transport, documentation, and communication between departments to support efficient patient care.
- Addressed urgent procedural and patient care needs promptly while upholding professionalism in high-acuity situations.
MRI Technologist Assistant
The George Washington Hospital
Washington
01.2009 - 03.2022
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Reviewed physician’s orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Reviewed images to confirm quality scans.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to align with patient records for accurate documentation and retrieval.
- Managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals to ensure availability for imaging procedures.
- Presented patient images and relevant information to physicians for diagnosis, facilitating informed clinical decisions.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Adjusted equipment to obtain optimal resolution before imaging operations.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Radiography
Medstar Washington Hospital Center Medical Imaging
Washington, DC05-2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
The Prince George's Community College
Largo MD05-2025
High School Diploma -
Forestville High School
District Heights, MD05-2005
Skills
Digital Radiography (DR)
Portable X-Ray Imaging
Trauma Imaging
Operating Room (OR) Procedures; C-Arm
Fluoroscopy Assistance
NICU/Pediatric Imaging
Patient Positioning Techniques
Radiation Safety & Protection
Infection Control Practices
PACS & EMR Systems
Image Quality Evaluation
Critical Care Imaging
Emergency Department Imaging
Surgical Imaging Support
Contrast Procedure Assistance
Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting
Patient Care & Communication
Time Management
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environments
Trauma & Emergency Response
HIPAA Compliance
Anatomy & Medical Terminology Knowledge
IV Certification (if applicable)
BLS/CPR Certified (if applicable)
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
The Medstar Washington Hospital Center
05.2025 - 05.2026
CVIR Tech Aide
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2022 - 08.2023
MRI Technologist Assistant
The George Washington Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Radiography
Medstar Washington Hospital Center Medical Imaging
Associate of Arts - General Studies
The Prince George's Community College
High School Diploma -
Forestville High School