Christina Gautier
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable imaging professional with significant background in various radiology positions. Committed to building and managing high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations. Dependable team player skilled in adapting to changing environments and fostering collaborative efforts. Expert in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Successfully improved staff retention rates by fostering a supportive environment. Stabilized MRI and Ultrasound departments while driving continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor II
HCA Midwest Health System Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
02.2023 - Current
- Primary oversight for Ultrasound, MRI, and Associate teams, 30 staff members total.
- Assisted in scheduling diagnostic imaging procedures for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Supported team in maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to facilitate patient care and communication.
- Participated in training sessions on new imaging technologies and protocols, as well as proprietary leadership training.
- Organized inventory of imaging supplies, ensuring readiness for daily operations.
- Developed optimal staffing models to meet operational needs and budgetary constraints.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, making recommendations for strategic investments that would improve patient care outcomes.
- Championed continuous process improvement initiatives within the department, identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Improved staff retention rates by cultivating a supportive work environment characterized by open communication, recognition of achievements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, provided constructive feedback and guidance on career progression opportunities.
- Organized workloads to respond quickly to workload changes.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved productivity and reduced patient wait times.
- Established strong relationships with physicians, fostering enhanced communication and collaboration within the healthcare team, most notably: Stroke Medical Director, Hospitalist Medical Director, and Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, and Trauma.
- Coordinated accreditation processes and regulatory inspections, ensuring full compliance with all relevant industry standards.
- Managed day-to-day operations, logistics and schedules.
- Largest impact initiatives: 1) on-site MRI technologist-assisted remote programming of CIED's and various stimulator's, 2) modernizing MRI contrast policies to decrease barriers to scan access, 3) implementing WAKE-Up MRI protocol for extended availability of thrombolytic use in stroke patients, 4) Re-initiating Liver/NASH MRI and Ultrasound clinical trials, 5) Increasing imaging student clinical rotation options, 6) Enlisting regional subject matter experts to increase overall staff competency.
Mammography Technologist
HCA Midwest Health System Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Performed high-quality mammography procedures following safety protocols and established guidelines.
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure accurate imaging results and effective patient care.
- Educated patients on mammography processes, general breast health, and screening and high-risk recommendations.
- Performed QC procedures, screening and diagnostic exams, mammography-guided needle localizations, assisted stereotactic percutaneous breast biopsies, DEXA scans, reviewed and ensured MQSA and ACR readiness.
- Systems used: Meditech GEMM4, McKesson, MagView.
- Modalities routinely performed and trained: Mammography, CT, X-ray, DEXA.
Mammography Technologist
Liberty Hospital
Liberty, MO
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Educated patients on mammography processes, general breast health, and screening recommendations and protocols.
- Performed QC activities, screening and diagnostic protocols, clinical breast exams, and DEXA scans.
- Systems used: Hologic, Sectra RIS, All Scripts HIS
Chief Technologist
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
Carrollton, MO
01.2011 - 12.2021
- Assisted technology integration initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Mentored team members, fostering skills development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Presented technology updates to leadership, ensuring informed decision-making on investments and initiatives.
- Delivered high-quality customer support by addressing technical issues promptly, minimizing downtime, and enhancing user satisfaction.
- Conducted regular performance reviews.
- Modalities supported: X-ray, CT, Mammography, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, DEXA.
- Lead Mammography Technologist: QC, ACR, MQSA, Training, Outcomes Audits.
- Radiography Student Clinical Instructor
- Information Systems used: Aspyra, Cerner, Medview, Opal Viztek, OnePacs.
- Machine Manufacturers used: GE, Siemens, Hologic, Fuji.
- Modalities routinely performed and trained: Mammography, X-ray, CT, MRI, DEXA, orthopedic surgery, pain management procedures.
- Cerner Beta site for emerging application testing.
- Committee Participation: HCAPS/QI, Stroke, STEMI, Safety and disaster management.
Radiologic Technologist
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
Carrollton, MO
11.2007 - 01.2011
- Operated radiographic equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging procedures for patient conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and radiation protection standards during imaging sessions.
- Assisted in training new staff on equipment operation and departmental procedures.
- Primary Modalities: X-ray, CT, DEXA, Mammography.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical And Diagnostic Sciences
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO12-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO05-2008
Skills
- Organizational growth and critical thinking
- Department safety protocols, logistics oversight
- Staff training and development with continuous improvement mindset
- Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Workflow optimization strategies
- Staff management and patient care coordination
- Imaging Systems Used:
X-ray: Film-Screen, CR, DR, Portable, Surgery
CT: 4-, 16-, 64-, 128-slice GE and Siemens
Mammography: Film-Screen, FFDM, Tomo
DEXA: GE
MRI: Siemens Avanto-standard bore,
GE MR450W-large bore with air coils
Certification
ARRT (R)-Radiography, 2008
ARRT (M)-Mammography, 2010
ARRT (QM)-Quality Management, 2014
BLS-Exp: 08/2027
Timeline
Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor II
HCA Midwest Health System Research Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Mammography Technologist
Liberty Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
Mammography Technologist
HCA Midwest Health System Research Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Chief Technologist
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2021
Radiologic Technologist
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Clinical And Diagnostic Sciences
University of Missouri-Columbia
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
State Fair Community College