Chris Williams
Principle MR Technologist
Brentwood,CA
Summary
MR Technologist with 25 years of experience in multiple different settings in the hospital, outpatient and inpatient clinical areas, adult and pediatric Routine and advance applications. Excellence in patient care of all ages and overall understanding of their individual needs. Developed imaging protocols for imaging in all areas of MR on multiple different platforms and vendors, help developed MR safety protocols for staff and clinical care areas. Experience as a MR department supervisor of an 800 bed hospital with ACR and joint commission on site visits and preparation. Experience with staff scheduling and staff education. MR applications specialist for major vendor, supporting full line applications including Neuro, MSK, cardiac abdominal imaging. Account manager of major healthcare organizations applications training, MR safety training and staff education. Conducted "Train the Trainer" seminars with GE, instructing lead technologists to be more effective in communication and staff education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Principle MRI Technologist
UCSF Parnassus, Mission Bay, China Basin
San Francisco, CA
04.2015 - Current
- Conducted all aspects of MRI examinations, such as advanced Neuro and cardiac imaging.
- Executed patient care both in the inpatient, outpatient and pediatric settings.
- Protocol development for all scanners, often times working with lead radiologist to improve image quality.
- Pediatric and adult aesthesia cases.
- Contrast administration.
- Charge tech, coordinated patients to scanners, communicating with floors and nurse staff to optimize workflow efficiency.
- MR safety screening for patients.
- Well versed in EPIC and VISAGE applications.
- Reviewed Image artifacts and troubleshooting.
- Radiation safety with radioisotopes.
- PET MR experience of 3 years.
Full Line MR Applications Specialist
GE Healthcare
Northern California , CA
07.2005 - 04.2015
- Advanced applications in Cardiac, Neuro and MSK Abdominal
- Account manager for Northern California
- Provided technical and clinical leadership during sales process by demonstrating full range of product features including potential uses, product capabilities and benefits to customers as needed
- Developed, coordinated and delivered product training to customers on software, application and equipment use.
- Monitor customer installations within assigned territory/region to improve customer satisfaction and maintain customer relationships.
- Supported trade shows and professional conferences by preforming product demonstration and promotion as well as customer training.
- Used market and product knowledge to assist sales team in developing sales, marketing, and customer service strategies.
- Produced well written post training reports and provided regular feedback on customer satisfaction and needs.
MRI Supervisor
Medical City Dallas
Dallas, TX
09.2008 - 11.2010
- AC joint commission
- Staff scheduling and training.
- Conducted MRI exams and created protocols.
- Developed MRI safety programs.
- Pediatric aesthesia
- Conducted all aspects of MRI examinations, such as advanced Neuro and cardiac imaging.
- Executed patient care both in the inpatient, outpatient and pediatric settings.
- Protocol development for all scanners, often times working with lead radiologist to improve image quality.
- Pediatric and adult aesthesia cases.
- Contrast administration.
- Order supplies for departments.
- Hiring new staff.
- Conducted staff meetings.
- FTE management.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO 01.1993 - 01.1995
Skills
Advanced MRI applications
undefinedCertification
ARRT (R)
Timeline
CPR
07-2023
Principle MRI Technologist
UCSF Parnassus, Mission Bay, China Basin
04.2015 - Current
MRI Supervisor
Medical City Dallas
09.2008 - 11.2010
ARRT (MR)
06-2007
Full Line MR Applications Specialist
GE Healthcare
07.2005 - 04.2015
ARRT (R)
01-1995
Associate of Science - Radiology
Pima Medical Institute
01.1993 - 01.1995
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