Heidi Thomas
Bogart,GA
Summary
People-oriented Team Leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication.
Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying employee and patient needs to develop and deliver creative solutions. Dependable technologist with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Team Leader
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization using Lean Six Sigma principles.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
MRI Technologist PRN
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, GA
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Set up equipment for procedures according to established protocols and safety regulations.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Provided technical guidance and support to other staff members when needed.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
MRI and CT Technologist PRN
Northeast Georgia Healthcare System
Braselton, GA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Performed CT scans on patients, ensuring proper positioning and appropriate imaging techniques.
- Identified patient's individual needs prior to scanning procedure.
- Conducted post-processing of images using various software applications.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure accuracy of information and data entry into PACS system.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies with the equipment immediately to supervisor or service engineer.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members throughout the imaging process.
- Set up equipment for procedures according to established protocols and safety regulations.
- Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may require further action by a physician or radiologist.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
MRI and CT Technologist-Canton/Cumming/Lawrencevil
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Performed CT scans on patients, ensuring proper positioning and appropriate imaging techniques.
- Assisted radiologists in performing diagnostic procedures as needed.
- Conducted post-processing of images using various software applications.
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques.
- Set up equipment for procedures according to established protocols and safety regulations.
MRI Technologist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques.
- Set up equipment for procedures according to established protocols and safety regulations.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Provided technical guidance and support to other staff members when needed.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
- Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to MRI scanner, monitors or coils.
MRI and CT Technologist
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Performed CT scans on patients, ensuring proper positioning and appropriate imaging techniques.
- Maintained quality assurance of all equipment used for imaging studies.
- Conducted post-processing of images using various software applications.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies with the equipment immediately to supervisor or service engineer.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy and physiology to identify areas needing additional imaging.
- Evaluated image quality for each exam before releasing results to ordering physician.
MRI and CT Technologist
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN
11.2003 - 08.2010
MRI and CT Technologist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
11.1999 - 11.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Washburn University
Topeka05-2023
Associate of Science - Radiology Technology And CT/MRI
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Kettering07-1998
Skills
- Team Check-Ins
- Recruitment And Hiring
- Employee Scheduling
- Collaboration Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Quality Reviewing
- Team Communication
- Performance Evaluation
- Performance Coaching
- Training And Mentoring
- Daily Workflow Improvement
- Leading Team Meetings
- Updating Stakeholders
- Overseeing Daily Activities
Timeline
MRI Team Leader
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
09.2018 - Current
MRI and CT Technologist PRN
Northeast Georgia Healthcare System
10.2017 - 10.2018
MRI Technologist PRN
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2022
MRI and CT Technologist-Canton/Cumming/Lawrencevil
Northside Hospital Forsyth
09.2015 - 10.2018
MRI Technologist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
01.2013 - 08.2015
MRI and CT Technologist
Miami Valley Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2013
MRI and CT Technologist
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
11.2003 - 08.2010
MRI and CT Technologist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
11.1999 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Washburn University
Associate of Science - Radiology Technology And CT/MRI
Kettering College of Medical Arts
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