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Cheryl Thompson

Saint Francis,MN

Summary

Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions. Committed to building and managing high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations. Administers budgets, coordinates logistics and maintains smooth department operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

MRI Supervisor

Midwest Radiology
01.2019 - Current
  • Strong motivational leader providing leadership and organization for MRI Technologists’ throughout 5 different outpatient clinics
  • Responsible for selection, orientation, performance, development and retention of 17 employees
  • Ensure appropriate department staffing, maintaining schedules, and PTO
  • Led implementations of process improvement creating greater patient volume capacity along with increased efficiencies of clinics while maintaining quality patient care
  • Successfully recertification of ACR for all sites
  • Log and organize maintenance for MRI equipment for 5 outpatient clinics
  • Prepare and conduct all types of MRI exams while providing excellent patient care and quality imaging.

Lead MRI Technologist

Cambridge Medical Center, Allina Health
09.2013 - 01.2019
  • Successfully established a new MRI department for Cambridge Medical Center in September 2013
  • Created policies, procedures and protocols for the MRI department to ensure quality, safety and excellence
  • Improved patient experience by providing a “wow” moment for patients in the MRI department
  • Train, orientate, coach, review performance, and provide feedback to the MRI technologist
  • Conduct MRI employee safety training for all personnel working in Zone 3 and 4, fire and police department
  • Succeeded in creating a cleaning competency to ensure patient safety for all of Radiology
  • Achieved ACR accreditation for the MRI department in August 2014 and recertification in 2017
  • Provide leadership and organization for the MRI department
  • Encourage proper hand hygiene by observing, documenting, and coaching hand hygiene
  • Log and organize maintenance on all equipment in MRI Zone 3 and 4
  • Aided as a scribe for an internal survey
  • Succeeded in Joint Commission survey and continuously audit MRI
  • Prepare and conduct all types of MRI exams while providing excellent patient care and quality imaging.

MRI, CT, and Diagnostic/Therapeutic Injections Technologist

Suburban Imaging
05.2000 - 09.2013
  • Engaged in organizing and creating a successful specialized MRI breast team during breast imaging startup
  • Performed and organized two successful clinical studies for a FDA research project
  • Established a MRI and Diagnostic/Therapeutic Injections department for a new clinic
  • Supported radiologist by networking images, distributing the appropriate paperwork, and archiving exams
  • Assisted and provided support to other clinics
  • Demonstrated outstanding patient care while performing all types of MRI and CT exams
  • Operated C-arm during all types of diagnostic and therapeutic injections.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN

Associate of Applied Science -

The College of St. Catherine
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Leadership
  • HIPAA
  • Medical Imaging
  • Patient Safety

Memberships Certifications

RT (R)(MR) ARRT

ASRT Member since 2/22/2002


Volunteer Experience

  • Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping - Andover, Coach and Ambassador, Greet and assist new trial guests., Provide leadership, motivation, and assistance to a dedicated group of new members throughout 10 weeks.
  • North Metro Soccer Association – Team Manager, 08/01/16, 07/01/19, Achieved Heads Up; concussion in youth sports training for coaches’ certificate., Communicate and organize team activities, games, and tournaments., Manage team finances., Provide first aid during practices and games.

Timeline

MRI Supervisor

Midwest Radiology
01.2019 - Current

Lead MRI Technologist

Cambridge Medical Center, Allina Health
09.2013 - 01.2019

MRI, CT, and Diagnostic/Therapeutic Injections Technologist

Suburban Imaging
05.2000 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts -

Concordia University, St. Paul

Associate of Applied Science -

The College of St. Catherine

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