Devon Thames
FL
Summary
Well-rounded, cross-trained, imaging professional offering over 15 years of practical experience, specialized education, and solid credentials who is compassionate and has a strong desire to provide the highest level of patient care. Experienced and motivated radiology professional with excellent leadership skills. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs, and committed to achieving impactful results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Director of Radiology
Calhoun Liberty Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for direct supervision of Radiology Department and staff
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of imaging services to include x-ray, CT, Mammography, and Ultrasound
- Overseen project and planning to implement and establish mammography and echocardiogram services at facility in 2022
- Responsible for capital budgeting and inventory
- Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance and annual physicist surveys on all diagnostic equipment
- Attend daily and weekly leadership meeting
- Assist in developing policies, procedures, and patient care standards to meet current hospital procedures
- Ensure and maintain required documentation for compliance with safety, infection control standards, and with local state, FDA, HIPPA, ACR and MQSA regulations
- Perform all personnel functions including hiring, evaluations, disciplinary process, and scheduling
- Ensure all employees are properly oriented, trained, and that all annual competencies, certifications, licensure and education requirements are current
- Responsible for monthly budget reporting, and monthly productivity
- Participate in Quality Improvement and Safety programs and meetings
- Responsible for overseeing radiology software and programs, such as PACS, Nuance, PowerShare,Teleradiology, etc and troubleshooting to resolve any issues
- Project and planning manager for radiography suite for new construction facility from 2023 to 2025
Mammography Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed all stereotactic breast biopsy procedures with surgeons or radiologist
- Performed all mammography guided needle localization procedures with radiologist
- Maintained a sterile field during interventional procedure
- Operated Mammography equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information
- Reviewed all physician orders and previous mammograms to obtain individual patient's breast history
- Performed interventional procedures using fluoroscopy
- Utilized PACS and Meditech for accurate patient and image documentation
Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2021
- Developed solid understanding of image equipment and image documentation software, including PACS
- Performed diagnostic radiologic imaging as directed by providers or radiologist
- Captured, processed, and reviewed image to assess quality positioning and technique
- Prioritize all scheduled procedures to be completed and make time for emergencies
- Maintained records following HIPPA guidelines
- Recognized and applied appropriate prep for each exam to be performed
- Worked efficiently and timely under high-stress, high-anxiety environment while operating CT scanner to provide diagnostic routine and emergency CT's
- Performed daily scanner and image quality control and calibrations
- Performed a variety of CT scan procedures on pediatric and adult patients according to Radiologist protocols
Mammography Technologist
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Under the general direction of the Radiologist performed screening and diagnostic exams on Hologic equipment
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Operated advanced mammography equipment to perform high-quality imaging procedures.
- Put patients at ease by explaining the procedure and responding to their questions/request in a professional manner
- Performed weekly Quality Control and keeps accurate and detailed logs
- Gathered and records QA data for Quality Control measures, and state, MQSA and ACR inspections
- Verified patient orders, gathered detailed histories and input data to keep up with accurate patient logs
Education
AS - Radiography
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- X-Ray, CT, Mammography, Mobile X-ray
- PACS and RIS Systems
- Image Quality Assurance
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Radiation Safety & Protection
- DR/CR Radiography
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Staff management
- Workflow optimization
- Employee supervision
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Florida Department of Health #CRT 74659
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ID 432420
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography – ID 432420
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) – American Red Cross
Timeline
Director of Radiology
Calhoun Liberty Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Mammography Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Mammography Technologist
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2021
Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2021
AS - Radiography
Keiser University
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