Kacey Strovers
Pleasant Hill
Summary
I have spent the last 27 years in the radiology profession. I started as a general, registered radiologic technologist for my first 3 years. This included being a team leader in a busy Emergency Department. I have since become registered in computed tomography and mammography and have spent 23 years in this clinical environment. In addition, I acquired my Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Radiation Sciences in 2013. In 2017, I became the Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator at MercyOne Des Moines. My natural desire is to work alongside patients and multidisciplinary teams to assist and guide patients through lung cancer workup and diagnosis. My passion for patient care and advocacy has kept me in the medical field and I am always trying to find ways to make a positive difference.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator
Mercy Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
- Ensure high quality healthcare
- Screen patient for eligibility for LCS Program
- Scheduling of patients
- Facilitate patients follow up imaging procedures
- Liaison between patient and clinical management teams
- Managing and preparing marketing and public awareness for LCS Program
- Help set up affiliating hospitals for independent LCS Programs
- Data collection, management and implementation to ACR
- Liaison for Multi-Modality for Lung Cancer Clinic
- Software development for Lung Screening software program
- Research Projects-recruitment and intervention
- Help in development of Lung Nodule Clinic
- QC all aspects of Lung Screening Program
Registered Mammography Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
- Perform screening mammograms
- Assess mammography images for proper positioning and technique
- Assure all imaging is available for Radiologist dictation
- Perform weekly QA necessary for machine accreditation
- Maintain professional demeanor and ability to reassure patients during uncomfortable procedures
Registered CT Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
- Perform all diagnostic CT procedures including but not limited to biopsies, drains and Fluoroscopic studies
- Patient care and transportation of Emergency and Inpatients
- Perform high quality diagnostic scans on GE and Siemans CT scanners and adjust or modify protocols on both as needed
- Ability to operate many computer systems simultaneously
- Review patient charts via EMR/EHR for medical history, medication and allergies to ensure correct procedure will be done to maintain patient safety
- The ability to work as a team or individually due to flexibility of being scheduled at the large main hospital or one of the 4 smaller clinics we also cover
- Maintain strong communication skills with patients and their families to show compassion and integrity
- Precept new employees and students
- Super user for Cerner and Radnet computer systems
- Proficient with Kodak and McKessen PACS
- Help with insurance referrals to ensure correct orders for exams
- Run audits for quality control
- Schedule patients for diagnostic studies
Autopsy/X-ray Technologist
State of Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office
12.2011 - 01.2018
- Assist pathologist with performing autopsies on the deceased patient
- Analyze data to help pathologist in determining cause of death
- Perform diagnostic x-rays on the deceased patient
- Prepare specimens of blood and tissue for pathologist review
- Show integrity and reverence for the deceased patient
Registered CT Technologist
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
04.2000 - 09.2013
- Perform all diagnostic CT procedures including, but not limited to biopsies, drains fluoroscopic exams in a fast paced environment
- Proper preparation of outpatients including obtaining patient histories, starting IVs and administer both oral and IV contrast
- Answering phones, assisting with scheduling patients for proper procedures
- Preceptor to new employees and share on call responsibilities
- Covering shifts on weekends, overnights and holidays
- Proficient with several hospital computer systems including McKesson PACS, Cerner and EPIC
Education
Bachelors - Radiation Science
University of Iowa
01.2013
Associates of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Indian Hills Community College
01.1997
Skills
Excellent phone etiquette
Organizational Skills
Certifications And Achievements
- Registered Technologist in Radiology and CT, 1997, ARRT, STATE OF IOWA
- Performance Excellence Certification, 2016
- Registered Technologist in Mammography, 2015
- B.L.S., current
- Training for Siemens CT scanners, 2011, North Carolina
- Safety First Training, 2013
- Crucial Conversations, 2010
- Venipuncture, 1997
Timeline
Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator
Mercy Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
Registered Mammography Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
Registered CT Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
Autopsy/X-ray Technologist
State of Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office
12.2011 - 01.2018
Registered CT Technologist
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
04.2000 - 09.2013
Bachelors - Radiation Science
University of Iowa
Associates of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Indian Hills Community College