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Melissa Metzger, RT(R)(ARRT)

“As a radiologic technologist, the patient always comes first. As an instructor, the student always comes first. I believe it is very important to train future professionals in the importance of ethical patient care and health care delivery.

“After hours and hours of clinical work in the hospitals, the Radiologic Sciences program taught me how to be familiar with taking so many different types of X-rays and sometimes having to think outside the box. I still work for Children’s Medical Center and have had nine years of experience here. 

“All students coming out of this program will be able to position each patient for every type of X-ray, no matter the difficulty of the exam. Some patients may be super tough to hold still or to calm down. You have to use special techniques to help them. Always try to put yourself in each patient’s shoes. They are probably having a harder day than you are.

“I love patient care. Each patient is so different and I love being able to take care of each of them.”  Melissa Metzger earned an associate degree in Radiologic Sciences in May 2007 and started her job at Children’s Medical Center immediately after graduating. She began teaching full-time in the Radiologic Sciences program in the fall of 2016.


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Myriah Stevens

Myriah Stevens

Radiologic Technologist Parkland Memorial Hospital of Dallas
“When a patient who is in pain, upset or nervous tells you that you made them feel better or just simply tells you 'thank you' with a smile, it makes your hard work worth it. That is the reason I am in this field, and that is what will keep me in it forever.”
Radiologic Sciences
Kristy Sweeney

Kristy Sweeney, RDCS

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, UT Southwestern University Hospitals, and Adjunct Faculty, El Centro Diagnostic Medical Sonography
“My experience at El Centro was wonderful. The program included online classes plus clinicals three or four days a week. We had the flexibility to do our homework at our own convenience, either doing a little every night or doing it all over the weekend, whatever worked best for us.”
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sarah Taylor

Sarah Taylor, A.A.S. (ADN), RN

Registered Nurse, Adult Oncology Unit Medical City Dallas
“The best part of my education was the nursing staff. They are just so caring and supportive. They’re there to make sure you get all of the help and support you need. The most important thing I learned is that you’re never too old to set a goal and achieve it.”
Nursing
Shawn Terry

Shawn Terry, B.A., RRT, RCP

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Parkland Health and Hospital System Adjunct Faculty, El Centro Respiratory Care Program
“Respiratory therapists are not just technicians trained to deliver treatments and therapies with different types of equipment. We have to truly comprehend a wide range of topics and how they relate to a patient’s condition.”
Respiratory Care Program
Melissa Metzger
Melissa Metzger, RT(R)(ARRT)
Senior Radiologic Technologist, Children’s Medical Center Radiologic Sciences faculty
Radiologic Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Updated September 16, 2025