Ana Barrera
Pasadena
Summary
Collaborative leader with over 37 years of Imaging experience and 12 years of direct leadership oversight. Proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Imaging Services
CHI St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2025
- I was responsible for managing over 54 healthcare professionals and all required annual education increasing employee engagement, policy compliance, creating departmental schedules, reduction of overtime, inventory, equipment maintenance, departmental capital acquisition and vendor contact review
- I ensure staff provide the highest quality patient care and maintain high quality imaging standards along with supporting Image Gently - Image Wisely campaigns for lowering patient radiation dose.
- I lead the Imaging Department in all regulatory compliance, ACR accreditation, Physicist survey compliance, DVN inspections. Radiation Protocol and Laser Safety Committee
- I proudly served on the CHI Texas Division Imaging Committee. I am the PACS administrator and sit on the San Jacinto College Imaging Advisory Board, Galveston College Advisory and Lee College locum advisor. I also act as Administrator on call (AOC) for Patients Medical Center.
- I oversaw activities directly related to service line marketing of outpatient imaging services at community events and direct engagement to referring physicians.
- During the time overseeing the Imaging operations at CHI Sugar Land location, I was responsible for 49 imaging professionals and oversaw all of the daily and quality operations for that location.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Director of Imaging Services
CHI St. Luke’s Sugar Land
05.2019 - 05.2021
- During the time overseeing the Imaging operations at CHI Sugar Land location, I was responsible for 49 imaging professionals and oversaw all of the daily and quality operations for that location.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Radiology Supervisor
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Manage hiring, coordination of staff and per diem coverage for 5 North side clinics, staff orientation, annual evaluations, promotions and disciplinary actions for multi disciplinary departments
- Emphasis on federal and state regulatory compliance,
- Consistently implementing process improvements to increase productivity and image quality while maintaining high quality of patient care.
- Update and disseminate policies, procedures and protocols.
- Actively ensure ongoing compliance with standards of HIPAA, OSHA, ACR, MQSA, TDH and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
QA/QC Technologist/Staff Mammographer
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Responsible for all digital QA/QC, cross-training of new employees, assisting and performing standard mammography and specialized breast procedures such as Tomography, ductograms, needle localizations under mammography and ultrasound guidance, stereotactic breast biopsies,
- MRI guided biopsies, and BSGI imaging.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with the ACR, MQSA, TDH and DNV.
QC Technologist/Lead Mammographer
Bayshore Medical Center
01.1997 - 08.2011
- Served as liaison for central scheduling, interventional and surgical procedures.
- Implemented and was responsible for all QA/QC.
- Communication with physician offices, pathology tracking, policy and procedure implementation. Responsible for standard and specialized breast imaging,
- Oversaw employee and radiologist qualifications, new employee training, scheduling, ordering of supplies and the scheduling of annual equipment maintenance checks, annual physicist surveys and MQSA inspections.
- I served as leader of a Radiology advisory council responsible for inter-departmental acknowledgments, departmental activities, continuing education and participated in community outreach programs.
- Assisted in community health fairs and education.
- Experience in obtaining and maintaining compliance in all regulatory mammography environments including ACR, MQSA, HIPPA, AIDET and The Joint Commission.
Education
Masters of Science - Radiologic Administration
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas12.2013
Bachelors of Science - undefined
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas08.2011
Associates of Science - undefined
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas08.1988
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team management
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Identified as a rising leader in regards to increased employee engagement
- Achieved a Green Belt by completing Lean Six Sigma training focusing on process efficiency.
- Used Microsoft and Google Sheets and Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- ARRT RT(R) (M) 227796
- Texas Medical Board GMR00011502
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Director of Imaging Services
CHI St. Luke’s Sugar Land
05.2019 - 05.2021
Director of Imaging Services
CHI St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2025
Radiology Supervisor
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
03.2014 - 04.2016
QA/QC Technologist/Staff Mammographer
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2014
QC Technologist/Lead Mammographer
Bayshore Medical Center
01.1997 - 08.2011
Bachelors of Science - undefined
Midwestern State University
Associates of Science - undefined
San Jacinto College
Masters of Science - Radiologic Administration
Midwestern State University
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