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Julie Arnold

Wentzville

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and patient care standards. Known for a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in data analysis, problem-solving, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills, reliability, and adaptability. Committed to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Safety Specialist

Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2018 - Current


  • Coordinate Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Initiatives
  • Provide consultation and support to teams related to performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance
  • Assists departments in identifying and correcting regulatory compliance issues
  • Served on several teams and planning committees focused on medication and workplace violence.
  • Developed and implemented patient safety protocols to enhance care quality.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analyses for adverse events, driving process improvements.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address safety concerns and promote best practices.
  • Facilitated training sessions on patient safety initiatives for healthcare professionals.
  • Led investigations into safety incidents, providing actionable recommendations for prevention.
  • Analyzed data trends related to patient safety, informing strategic decision-making processes.
  • Promoted a culture of transparency by encouraging open communication about errors, near misses, and lessons learned among healthcare professionals.


Patient Safety Specialist

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Investigate and analyze events for risk potential, proper documentation, and loss minimization.
  • Perform Root Cause Analysis on Serious Patient Safety Events
  • Coordinate Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Initiatives
  • Provide consultation and support to teams related to performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence across departments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify, analyze, and address potential risks in patient care processes.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analyses for adverse events, driving process improvements.

MRI Technologist

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: 489 Bed Medical Center
  • Served on Rapid Improvement Event Committee for the Radiology Department
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals on how to improve workflow to achieve patient satisfaction.
  • Served as Department Leader for the Employee Satisfaction Survey
  • Promoted employee satisfaction, employee retention, and employee relations
  • Department Ambassador for the United Way Campaign
  • Increased patient satisfaction through ability to relate to others
  • Operated MRI equipment to produce high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during imaging procedures through effective communication and monitoring.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to discuss imaging protocols and optimize scan techniques.
  • Trained new staff on MRI procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols to enhance team performance.

MRI Technologist

Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Collaborated with fellow technologist and Radiology Residents/Fellows on new and innovative scanning techniques
  • Performed research and advanced imaging protocols on a wide range of patients
  • Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Trained new technologists on Siemens equipment and scanning protocol
  • Assisted in developing workflow improvements that enhanced patient throughput and reduced wait times for imaging services.
  • Operated MRI equipment to perform high-quality imaging procedures.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during MRI examinations.

General Radiological Technologist

SSM WorkHealth
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: Workman's compensation facility servicing all of SSM and 30+ companies in St. Louis and St. Charles
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the x-ray department
  • Scheduling patients
  • Training of PRN staff
  • Assisted Physician with patient care

Surgical Service Assistant

St. John's Mercy Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: 500+ Bed Medical Center
  • Assisted surgical staff with the daily operations of the surgical department
  • Ran blood products and samples for surgeons to and from lab as needed
  • Assisted recovery RN with patient care as needed

Education

Master of Arts - Health Care Administration

Webster University
St. Louis, MO
07-2025

Bachelor of Science - Health Management

Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO
05-2014

Associates of Applied Science - Radiography

Sanford-Brown College
Fenton, MO
03-2007

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - R.T. (R) ARRT

Skills

  • Incident investigation
  • Quality improvement
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Risk management
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • R.T. (R) ARRT - 2007
  • Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), IHI - 2022
  • CNP - Certified Notary Public

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid sick leavePaid time offWork from home option401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Timeline

Patient Safety Specialist

Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2018 - Current

Patient Safety Specialist

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018

MRI Technologist

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016

MRI Technologist

Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010

General Radiological Technologist

SSM WorkHealth
01.2008 - 01.2008

Surgical Service Assistant

St. John's Mercy Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2007

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - R.T. (R) ARRT

Master of Arts - Health Care Administration

Webster University

Bachelor of Science - Health Management

Lindenwood University

Associates of Applied Science - Radiography

Sanford-Brown College
Julie Arnold