GARY WODKA
North Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff MRI Technologist
Catholic Health System
Kenmore, NY
04.2018 - Current
- Utilize Siemens 3T magnet.
- Produce high-quality MRI images for referring physicians
- Maintain patient privacy and confidential patient information
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Assess patient blood work for administering contrast media
- Administer contrast under radiologist supervision and guidelines
- Adequately explained procedures to patients and make sure they are comfortable and at ease while making sure to obtain high-quality imaging
- Collaborate with hospital staff and doctors to create a positive experience and not delay patient care
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Program Director of Medical Imaging
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Developed CT program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Maintained and updated program-related documents.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback, and directives from station owners.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed and implemented Radiologic Technology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Improved enrollment and projections by 15%
Lead MRI Technologist
Orleans Community Health
Medina, NY
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Utilize GE 1.5 magnet.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Monitored examination room supply stock and requested resupply for low inventory.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
Staff MRI Technologist
Great Lakes Medical Imaging
Buffalo, NY
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Utilized GE 1.5T, GE 3T, and Hitachi 1.2T open magnets
- Performed tasks using Fuji RIS and Synapse.
Clinical Instructor, Teaching Assistant
Niagara County Community College
Sanlborn, NY
09.2009 - 07.2017
- Supervised 8 to 10 new student technologists each semester
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
- Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement, and industry best practices
- Provide clinical instruction to 10 student radiographers in clinical settings.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
Staff MRI Technologist
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, NY
08.2016 - 12.2016
- 1.5T GE Magnet.
- Utilized EPIC EHR
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images
Staff MRI Technologist
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Utilized GE/Toshiba 1.5 and 3T equipment.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Chief Technologist, MRI Technologist, Staff Technologist
Excelsior Orthopedics
Amherst, NY
03.2009 - 01.2015
- Revised and digitized NYS BERP documentation binders
- Successfully completed NYS inspections without non-compliance notices
- Collaborated with management in all areas of Excelsior to improve operational efficiency
- Constructed a standardized training program for all newly hired technologists
- Operated and maintained service on all CR, DR, MR equipment
- Digitized employee schedule, which allowed them to view via an application on their phone
- Carefully selected, developed, and retained qualified staff, as well as trained six new staff technologists
- Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached, and disciplined staff as needed
- Utilized knowledge and demonstrated competency in the positioning of patients for optimal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Adhered to state and department policies required for MRI safety
- Performed imaging protocols set by radiologist. Maintained department/facility high standard of imaging in MRI
- Applied knowledge of patient positioning for optimal orthopedic radiographic imaging
- Followed facility policies, and procedure based patient rights and privacy
- Performed imaging task utilizing digital-based imaging equipment
- Assisted orthopedic emergency clinic staff in casting and splinting of patients
- Maintained quality assurance requirements for x-ray equipment; following New York State guidelines
- Created image critique evaluation for technologists
- Developed and supported department reference guide for doctor protocol
- Completed imaging requirements for various orthopedic replacement studies and instructed staff technologist in the study protocol
- Assisted in department/facility workflow
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2022
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2019
Associate - Applied Science Radiologic Technology
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY05.2008
Skills
- Hiring and recruitment
- Project oversight
- Relationship building and retention
- Team Building
- Staff Management
- Accreditation coordination
- Training and mentoring
- Community outreach
- Budgeting
- Program Development and Management
- Partnership Development
- Strategic leadership
Certification
Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Registered Magnetic Resonance Technologist (ARRT)
Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO)(ABMRS)
Timeline
Program Director of Medical Imaging
Trocaire College
08.2022 - 03.2023
Staff MRI Technologist
Catholic Health System
04.2018 - Current
Lead MRI Technologist
Orleans Community Health
03.2018 - 05.2022
Staff MRI Technologist
Great Lakes Medical Imaging
12.2016 - 07.2017
Staff MRI Technologist
Rochester Regional Health
08.2016 - 12.2016
Staff MRI Technologist
Kaleida Health
02.2015 - 07.2016
Clinical Instructor, Teaching Assistant
Niagara County Community College
09.2009 - 07.2017
Chief Technologist, MRI Technologist, Staff Technologist
Excelsior Orthopedics
03.2009 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate - Applied Science Radiologic Technology
Niagara County Community College
Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Registered Magnetic Resonance Technologist (ARRT)
Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO)(ABMRS)
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