Chad Spears

• Maintained and calibrated MRI machines to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Educated patients on imaging processes, alleviating concerns, and ensuring comfort during procedures.
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Reduced scan time with efficient scheduling and streamlined pre-scan processes.

Consulting and MRI applications specialist

Travel to hospitals to train technical staff on new procedures.

Train staff on new software/ MRI scanners

• Managed 15 multimodality centers performing CR, CT, and MRI averaging 4200 MRI exams, 2900 CT and 8000 CR
• Implemented strategic initiatives to drive growth and improve overall regional clinical performance.
• Led regional clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Managed performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in clinical services and patient outcomes.
• Developed training programs for clinical staff to enhance operational efficiency and patient care quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives improving service delivery across clinics.
• Analyzed operational workflows, identifying opportunities for process optimization and resource allocation.
• Oversaw recruitment and onboarding of clinical personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Managed a team of clinical professionals, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality patient care.

• Managed 68 MRI locations, overseeing 120 MRI techs to ensure operational excellence.
• Facilitated onboarding and training sessions for new staff members.
• Coordinated supply orders to maintain adequate inventory for operations.
• Protocol implementation/training.
• Created and managed staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Implemented/created MRI remote scanning program for SMI. 16 MRI techs scanned from home. They would cover 45 sites doing 500+ pts in a day.
• Developed training programs for new hires, improving team performance and knowledge retention.

• Led MRI technologist team from 2015 to 2017
• Operated MRI equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images for patient evaluation.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures during imaging procedures.
• Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging techniques and enhance diagnostic accuracy.
• Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
• Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.