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Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Oversaw and provided leadership to a diverse team of 76 staff members across multiple departments, including MRI, Ultrasound, Echo, Scheduling, and seven offsite imaging centers.• Managed an annual budget of $13,250,000, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and accountability for financial outcomes.• Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives across multiple departments, resulting in an impressive annual savings of over $80,000.• Successfully authored and facilitated negotiation of a leasing contract with Smith Chason College, enabling their technical utilization of departmental MRI scanners. This strategic collaboration resulted in a continued substantial departmental revenue boost, exceeding $48,000 annually.• Implemented and executed an engaging "Lunch and Learn" educational program, fostering interdepartmental communication between radiologists, residents, and technologists, leading to a notable 68% reduction in redundant imaging.• Facilitated and led impactful employee engagement workshops resulting in considerable improvements in morale and productivity, including a remarkable 20% increase in employee engagement scores compared to the previous year and an impressive 35% increase over the prior year.• Implemented a comprehensive measure to enhance patient safety by incorporating all administered contrast media into the EPIC MAR, effectively preventing medication errors.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Directed a diverse team of over 129 staff, including six supervisors and 17 radiologists across several disciplines, promoting cohesive and efficient operations.• Managed a significant annual operational budget of $15,000,000, reinforcing robust fiscal control and efficiency.• Served as an advisor for capital equipment purchases throughout the VISN, influencing over $100,000,000 in acquisitions.• Conceptualized and implemented the construction of an advanced outpatient imaging center offering XR, RF, CT, MRI, and US services, leading to a significant increase of 16,500 annual patient appointments.• Developed comprehensive downtime procedures for all modalities, PACS, and VA-specific applications to ensure uninterrupted operations. • Utilized analytical skills to assess operational data, identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing strategies that enhanced departmental performance.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Performed routine and advanced magnetic resonance exams.• Decreased observation patient turnaround times from 20 hours to just under 7 hours.• Streamlined workflow, taking productivity averages from 79% to over 120%.• Led an enterprise-wide change in practice switching IV tubing with 3 ports to IV tubing with only 1 port. The first year after the change it saved our system $1.3 Million.• Used electronic charting system to document and bill for procedures. (Cerner)• Completed venipuncture to administer contrast as part of my regular duties.

West Point, New York

• Efficiently managed and supervised a team of 8 staff members in a busy 24/7 CT department while ensuring the organization and effective management of all policies and procedures for the radiology department.• Successfully spearheaded a practice change initiative across the organization, transitioning from three-port IV tubing to one-port IV tubing. This strategic move generated annual savings of $1.3 million for the hospital system.• Streamlined CT operations through the development of optimized protocols, achieving a remarkable 42% reduction in radiation dose, while also implementing an efficient electronic protocoling system that reduced CT protocoling time by an impressive 64%.• Efficiently managed supply chain logistics at Keller ACH, effectively reducing supply costs by an impressive 29%.• Appointed as the Joint Commission champion during the 2012 JC inspection, serving as the radiology Joint Commission liaison and resulting in a flawless record with zero findings.• Led a comprehensive quality improvement initiative, encompassing staff education, development, and training to ensure the delivery of top-quality images for radiologist interpretation.• Developed and implemented a robust MRI safety program, along with providing comprehensive training for staff members.• Served as the Clinical PACS administrator, offering invaluable IT support for the radiology department.