Michelle Miller
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Anchorage,AK
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 18 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric diagnostic imaging and 37 years in diagnostic imaging technology. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management, safety procedures, imaging and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient technology staff. Work to orchestrate a working environment that capitalizes on employees strengths , while trying to create a supportive work-life balance. Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MRI Supervisor
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, United States
05.1990 - Current
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for inpatient MRI department for 400 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to 5+ employees, while also maintaining and developing my own MRI technologist skills.
- Opened new inpatient MRI department while cross-training from Nuclear Medicine Supervisor/Technologist role.
- Successfully (ARRT-MRI registered) cross trained 8 internal radiology and/or CT technologists allowing growth into a new role.
- Developed and implemented a pediatric sedation protocol a for the Children's Hospital at Providence (TCHAP).
- Developed and implemented adult sedation/anesthesia protocol for patients unable to tolerate MRI exams due to claustrophobia, pain, altered mental status, etc.
- Developed MRI safety skills/knowledge by attending MRI Safety Seminar and passing MRSO testing requirements.
- Worked with outside educational organizations to develop partnerships to allow Nuclear Medicine and MRI externs complete their internships at PAMC.
- Department liaison for construction project to replace current MRI scanner, and add an additional scanner and additional staff to increase ability to meet the needs of the hospital and community.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
West Los Angeles, California
03.1986 - 03.2022
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
- Minimized patients' and personnel's exposure to radiation with shielding techniques and ALARA principles.
- Prepared and administered radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Alaska Regional Hospital Formerly Humana Hospital
Anchorage, AK
09.1985 - 12.1985
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
06.1985 - 09.1985
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Verified program operations maintained compliance with state and federal regulations and facilitated JCAHO inspections and audits.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
Education
Certification - Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Training Program
West Los Angeles 07.1984 - 06.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
Linfield College
Mcminnville, OR 09.1980 - 05.1984
Certification - Magnetic Resonance Safety Training
Magnetic Resonance Safety Training
Orlando, FL 10.2016 - 10.2016
Skills
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Timeline
Certification - Magnetic Resonance Safety Training
Magnetic Resonance Safety Training
10.2016 - 10.2016
MRI Supervisor
Providence Alaska Medical Center
05.1990 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
03.1986 - 03.2022
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Alaska Regional Hospital Formerly Humana Hospital
09.1985 - 12.1985
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
06.1985 - 09.1985
Certification - Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Training Program
07.1984 - 06.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Biological And Physical Sciences
Linfield College
09.1980 - 05.1984