Debra Ray
Rising Sun,MD
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
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Imaging Technologist
Christiana Care Health System
01.2007 - Current
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Manager of Imaging Department
Franklin Square Hospital
07.2000 - 09.2005
- Managed day-to-day operations, logistics and schedules.
- Overseen 60 direct reports that included Diagnostic X-ray, Mammography and support services.
- Coached and counseled employees to bring out the best in their abilities to make our department superior.
- Worked closely with Human Resources for staffing needs, unemployment hearings and workers compensation hearings.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement such as PACS system, new imaging equipment, remodeling imaging rooms to prepare for new equipment
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Clinical Coordinator for the Radiology Program
Franklin Square Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2001
- Mentored new students for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Instrumental in student Education.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of student team.
- Responsible for classroom education
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
Unit Clerk
Union Hospital Of Cecil County
10.1984 - 07.2000
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Responded to and resolved diverse patient issues with speedy and knowledgeable assistance.
- Orchestrated efficient and thorough replenishment of unit supplies to handle forecasted patient loads.
- Coordinated diagnostic tests, collection of samples and transportation to scanning rooms.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Trained new employees in the classroom and in the clinical setting
- I served as interim Nursing Coordinator where I scheduled nurses floor assignments, approved or denied time off and completed payroll for the entire staff.
- During my employment I went to Radiology school and then accepted a position working at Rising Sun Diagnostic center as a phlebotomist and X-ray tech. While in this position I organized and set up the Perryville Diagnostic location from the ground up.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD10.1995
Skills
- MRI certified
- CT certified
- RT certified
- BLS
- Leadership development courses
- Educated in depth on the Quint Studer Program
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Pillar of Excellence awarded by Franklin Square Hospital
Timeline
Imaging Technologist
Christiana Care Health System
01.2007 - Current
Manager of Imaging Department
Franklin Square Hospital
07.2000 - 09.2005
Clinical Coordinator for the Radiology Program
Franklin Square Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2001
Unit Clerk
Union Hospital Of Cecil County
10.1984 - 07.2000
Associate of Science - Radiology
Baltimore City Community College