Sara Findlay, Bshca, Cpxp, Rt(R)(Ct) Email & Phone Number

South Carolina, United States

Upstate

As an Imaging Services Manager, I direct human resource management and budget functions for over 45 full time employees (FTEs) and seven cost centers. I manage HMH Bone Density department operations. I lead quality improvement initiatives for interdisciplinary and risk management departments. I assess root causes, analytics, and workforce data by evaluating labor issues and demonstrating informed decision-making skills using Kronos Analytics System. I enhance emergency department patient… Show more As an Imaging Services Manager, I direct human resource management and budget functions for over 45 full time employees (FTEs) and seven cost centers. I manage HMH Bone Density department operations. I lead quality improvement initiatives for interdisciplinary and risk management departments. I assess root causes, analytics, and workforce data by evaluating labor issues and demonstrating informed decision-making skills using Kronos Analytics System. I enhance emergency department patient throughput process. I serve on quality care, code/RRT, falls, radiation safety, customer service, and continuous survey readiness committees. I complete primary stroke center initiatives on Stroke Certification Team. I provide SWAT analysis for QAPI Program, A3, and gate charts. I gather departmental information and aggregate quality benchmarks for American College of Radiology’s General Radiology Improvement Database (GRID). I serve as Administrator on Call for facility agendas, FEMA Education, and Mass Casualty Event Planning.• Achieved annual net gain over $12M by overseeing CT, radiology, MRI, Ultrasound, nuclear medicine, breast imaging, bone density, customer service representatives, and supervisor and implementing 24-hour management for Imaging Services Department.• Accomplished annual operating gain of $70K by implementing bone density screenings for local market/community.• Realized annual operating gain of $35K by integrating low dose lung cancer screening CT scans within local market/community.• Gained designation for Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence with American College of Radiology for imaging, safety, and quality care; held as only imaging department in South Carolina.• Attained Joint Commission Quality Audit Compliance of 99%.• Decreased Pediatric CT Dose-Leapfrog Survey by comparing regional/national values to CT dose indices, managing CT dose data registry, and contributing to The Dose Index Registry (DIR) with American College of Radiology. Show less

Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States

As a Radiology Coordinator, I directed daily modality operations. I monitored staffing levels and coordinated staff workflow. I discovered educational opportunities and evaluated needs. I improved patient care and staffing processes and established Imaging Department patient operations and flow. I served as service excellence role model. I organized new staff training and contributed to new hire interview committees. I oversaw quality departmental service continuous improvements. I revamped… Show more As a Radiology Coordinator, I directed daily modality operations. I monitored staffing levels and coordinated staff workflow. I discovered educational opportunities and evaluated needs. I improved patient care and staffing processes and established Imaging Department patient operations and flow. I served as service excellence role model. I organized new staff training and contributed to new hire interview committees. I oversaw quality departmental service continuous improvements. I revamped imaging area/suite modality screening procedures and safety for patients, visitors, and staff. I retained knowledge of imaging equipment and supplies. I coordinated schedules and organized departmental resources. I managed departmental film badge and reports serving as Radiation Badge Custodian.• Successfully implemented American College of Radiology’s Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence and Epic-Radiant Go-Live. Show less

Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States

As a CT/RT Technologist, I developed CT examination protocols for technical factors, patient positioning, and computer manipulation. I led quality teams, patient surveys, and data collection and oversaw continuous quality improvement functions. I certified quality control by evaluating clinical requisition information and performing daily/weekly phantom studies. I performed CT scan examinations and directed invasive procedures in support of Radiologist. I created venipuncture, IV patency, and… Show more As a CT/RT Technologist, I developed CT examination protocols for technical factors, patient positioning, and computer manipulation. I led quality teams, patient surveys, and data collection and oversaw continuous quality improvement functions. I certified quality control by evaluating clinical requisition information and performing daily/weekly phantom studies. I performed CT scan examinations and directed invasive procedures in support of Radiologist. I created venipuncture, IV patency, and maintenance guidelines and procedures. I generated high quality images using equipment scales, field of view, gain, voltage, amps, adjustments, and factors.• Contributed to The Dose Index Registry (DIR) and American College of Radiology’s General Radiology Improvement Database (GRID).• Received numerous Stellar Stars for great patient care. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer