Teresa Garza
Teaching Experience
TERESA M. GARZA
Professional Experience
Professor
August 2009 - present Austin Community College
- Provide laboratory and classroom instruction to Radiology students
- Deliver classroom instruction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging students
- Perform routine clinical site visits to assess student performance
- Maintain scheduled office hours for student needs
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Curriculum Development
Specialist
October 2008- August 2009 Austin Community College
• Revision of MRI didactic and clinical courses using
guidelines provided by the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists
• Revision of MRI curriculum using content specifications
from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Credentialing Examination
• Attend scheduled meetings with program director who
supervises and provides guidance with program development
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
January 2003-June 2012 Central Texas Medical Center
San Marcos, TX
•Perform Magnetic Resonance examinations using GE 1.5T
Signa and Siemens Symphony 1.5T magnet and appropriate
imaging coils.
Examinations include routine, contrast enhanced, breast,
and angiography with protocols using Radiologist
guidelines
•Evaluate for image quality and pathology
•Obtain clinical history and complete metal screening
evaluations to ensure patient safety
•Educate new employees about MRI safety guidelines at our
facility
Radiologic Technologist
August 2001-June 2012 Central Texas Medical Center
San Marcos, TX
•Perform routine diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy,
portable radiography, and provide c-arm guidance for
surgical procedures using GE and Shimadzu equipment. Exams
are performed according to Radiologist protocols for
pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
•Perform Dexa Bone densitometry examinations using GE
Prodigy Lunar scanner according to site protocol
•Provide high level of patient care and customer service
to outpatients, inpatients, emergency, and surgical
patients
Education
- August 2001 -Austin Community College Austin, TX
Associate of Applied Science-Radiology
Outstanding Clinical Student-Radiology Summer 2000
- May 2003-Austin Community College Austin, TX
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate
- December 2012- Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences- Summa Cum Laude
- August 2018- Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Master of Education in Educational Technology
Certifications
•American Registry of Radiologic Technologists,
R.T.(R)(MR)
• Texas Medical Board- Certified Medical Radiologic
Technologist
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
certification
Published: August 21, 2025