Carrie Latzke
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Imaging Manager with extensive experience in leading MRI and CT departments and improving patient care outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven success in streamlining workflows, managing operations, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Bringing strong skills in staff development, equipment management, and continuous improvement to advance imaging services.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Imaging Manager
MHealth Fairview Ridges Hospital
03.2013 - Current
- Fostered a culture of collaboration among imaging staff, physicians, and other clinicians, facilitating effective interdisciplinary communication and enhancing overall patient care outcomes.
- Coordinated departmental efforts during accreditation processes, ensuring successful outcomes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that identified areas of opportunity for increased efficiency or enhanced patient experience within the facility''s imaging services offerings.
- Managed day-to-day operations, logistics and schedules.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate imaging equipment based on facility requirements and budget considerations.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce redundancy, optimizing staff time utilization while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Lead MRI Technologist
Fairview Ridges Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Interacted with patients providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs.
- Ensured accurate diagnostic images by maintaining top-quality equipment and following strict safety procedures.
- Troubleshot technical issues with MRI equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions to patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved efficiency in the MRI department.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols for superior diagnostic outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and advancements, staying ahead of the curve in MRI technology.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of MRI technology.
- Coordinated closely with other departments within the hospital to facilitate multidisciplinary patient care.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of IV supplies, ear plugs, power injector syringe kits, contrast materials and other misc. items.
- Assisted with training of all new MRI staff.
- Participated in projects with leaders and other department staff to foster employee engagement and promote professional growth.
Lead MRI Technologist
Fairview Southdale Hospital
04.2005 - 09.2008
- Managed the daily patient schedule. Prioritizing exams by acuity and time of order.
- Collaborated with ancillary departments for coordination of patient care.
- Assisted MRI staff with training and ongoing learning of new protocols and techniques.
- Completed continuing education learnings to maintain and work on improving image quality while sharing knowledge with coworkers.
- Worked closely with radiologists for implementing protocol changes as well as adding new technology for efficiency and current standards of care.
- Performed required QA and worked with vendors to service any equipment issues as timely as possible to minimize downtimes and impact to patient care as well as business services.
- Assisted dept. manager with staff schedules and timekeeping responsibilities.
Staff MRI Technologist
Fairview Southdale Hospital
10.2002 - 04.2005
- Cross-trained into new modality and learned skills to become ARRT certified in MRI.
- Learned a variety of MRI procedures and exams.
- Enhanced skills of communication and partnering with providers related to MRI exam requests and patient compatibility for safety practices.
- Ensured safe MRI examinations by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and monitoring patients during scans.
- Gained experience, knowledge and confidence with investigating implanted devices and their scanning parameter requirements for those compatible under certain conditions.
- Promoted patient-centered care by establishing rapport with diverse populations while maintaining professionalism throughout the examination process.
- Contributed to departmental goals and objectives by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing performance evaluations.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Medical Institute of Minnesota
Bloomington, MN12.2000
Skills
- Imaging Operations
- Staff Management and Development
- Employee Work Scheduling and Timecard Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Critical Thinking Capabilities
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Workflow Optimization Techniques
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Imaging Manager
MHealth Fairview Ridges Hospital
03.2013 - Current
Lead MRI Technologist
Fairview Ridges Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2013
Lead MRI Technologist
Fairview Southdale Hospital
04.2005 - 09.2008
Staff MRI Technologist
Fairview Southdale Hospital
10.2002 - 04.2005
Associate of Science - Radiology
Medical Institute of Minnesota
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