Teresa Garza


Post-Secondary Education

Austin Community College
Associate of Applied Science
Diag Med Imaging-Radiology

Texas State University
Master of Education
Educational Technology

Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science
Radiologic Sciences


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

 

 


 


Professional Publications



Published: August 21, 2025