Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Skills
Languages
Awards
References
Licenses Certifications Training
Timeline
Generic

Omar Jose Rivera-Pesante

Gurabo

Summary

Experienced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and PACS/Clinical Imaging Systems Administrator with 19 years in clinical settings and 24 years in the U.S. Army National Guard. Specializes in managing enterprise imaging workflows, optimizing PACS operations, and integrating VistA/CPRS solutions. Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Health Informatics with a focus on imaging informatics, clinical workflow optimization, and data governance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist / PACS Manager

VA Caribbean Healthcare System
San Juan
12.2021 - Current
  • Primary administrator for PACS and clinical imaging systems supporting Medical Service and Specialty Care.
  • Planned, implemented, and maintained interfaces with Clinical Procedures, Vista Imaging, and CPRS, ensuring seamless integration of imaging data into electronic medical records.
  • Provided database, systems, and network management; oversaw daily PACS operations and user/security roles while coordinating with Biomedical Engineering and IT.
  • Led maintenance, software support, and quality control for clinical applications; troubleshot complex integration issues using root cause analysis and validated solutions.

70B Army Health Service Administrator (Executive Officer)

Army National Guard
Juana Diaz
07.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care operations and advised commander on evacuation and treatment planning to ensure optimal care delivery.
  • Maintained medical readiness and oversaw training to sustain unit mission capability.
  • Part-time

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Supervisor

VA Caribbean Healthcare System
San Juan
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Supervised radiology technologists across multiple clinics; managed staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations to optimize team effectiveness.
  • Maintained PACS quality assurance; ensured accurate transmission and archiving of radiographic studies while coordinating prompt error resolution with PACS Manager to minimize disruptions.
  • Collaborated with Biomedical Engineering on equipment maintenance and delivered in-service training to enhance staff competency and ensure compliance.

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

VA Caribbean Healthcare System
San Juan
12.2013 - 05.2019
  • Optimized MRI examinations, administered contrast safely, and prioritized emergent cases to enhance patient care.
  • Coordinated exam protocols with radiologists, ensuring timely transfer of studies to PACS within 30 minutes to facilitate clinical decision-making.
  • Participated in patient safety and MRI safety committees, recognized for delivering high-quality imaging and mentoring peers.

92Y Unit Supply Specialist

Army National Guard
Sabana Seca
12.2000 - 07.2019
  • Coordinated supply operations, ensured property accountability, and maintained weapons security to support training and logistics readiness.
  • Part-time
  • Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for unit readiness.
  • Coordinated supply distribution to support operational missions.
  • Maintained accurate records of assets and transactions using logistics software.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Health Informatics

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2026

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Diagnostic Imaging

Universidad Central del Caribe
Bayamon, PR

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Radiological Technology

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San German, PR

Skills

  • IntelliSpace PACS Enterprise
  • VistA Imaging
  • PACS administration
  • CPRS
  • VistA Clinical Procedures
  • Quality improvement methods
  • Root cause analysis
  • User management
  • Interface support
  • Troubleshooting
  • JMP
  • Oracle Database
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Windows 11
  • MacOS

Technical Skills

IntelliSpace PACS Enterprise, VistA Imaging, CPRS, VistA Clinical Procedures, JMP (Data Analyst), Oracle Database (user-level), root cause analysis and quality improvement methods, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 11, macOS, PACS administration, user/security role management, interface support, troubleshooting (software/hardware/workflow)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish, Advanced (spoken, written, read)
  • English, Advanced (spoken, written, read)

Awards

  • Army Achievement Medal (AAM) – 3 awards
  • Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) – 3 awards
  • Combat Action Badge (CAB)

References

  • Jorge A. Diaz-Rodriguez, MRI Supervisor, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, 787-360-6945, Jorge.Diaz-Rodriguez@va.gov
  • Abnel Alequin Gonzalez, CEO, Diagnostic Tech Management, 787-233-8814, aabnel@yahoo.com
  • Miguel Arroyo, Staff Sergeant (SSG), PR Army National Guard, 787-529-6606, miguel.a.arroyocolon.mil@mail.mil

Licenses Certifications Training

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 04/25
  • Captain Career Course, 06/22
  • Army Health Service Administrator Course, 10/20
  • Basic Officer Leader Course, 10/20
  • Root Cause Analysis, 02/19
  • Basic Leader Course, 04/16

Timeline

Program Specialist / PACS Manager

VA Caribbean Healthcare System
12.2021 - Current

70B Army Health Service Administrator (Executive Officer)

Army National Guard
07.2019 - Current

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Supervisor

VA Caribbean Healthcare System
05.2019 - 12.2021

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI)

VA Caribbean Healthcare System
12.2013 - 05.2019

92Y Unit Supply Specialist

Army National Guard
12.2000 - 07.2019

Master of Science (M.S.) - Health Informatics

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Diagnostic Imaging

Universidad Central del Caribe

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Radiological Technology

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Omar Jose Rivera-Pesante