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Kathleen Reith

Reedsville,WI

Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic medical professional with years of experience in Mammography and Breast Imaging. Desire to perform direct patient care and utilize my knowledge and experience in a Lead Mammography position.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Mammography Technologist

Prevea Clinic
10.2023 - Current
  • Performs high quality screening mammograms and general x-rays.
  • Work at a variety of clinics in the Green Bay area.


Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2023
  • Recruited and hired staff in the Breast Center, Interventional Radiology, CT, Prep and Reception areas as well as provided direct supervision of daily operations of all areas.
  • Responsible for budget and capital planning and purchases for IR, CT & the Breast Center
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintained compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPPA, Joint Commission, MQSA, NAPBC, and ACR.
  • Managed daily operations for 4 CT canners at the hospital and 2 at the clinics. Oversaw installation and program implementation at 3rd Street Clinic and Westwood Clinic.
  • Implemented process improvements in Interventional Radiology with the Para Clinic and scheduling of pre-procedure labs and RN documentation.
  • Increased access for CT and Mammography appointments with 3rd Street Clinic, Westwood, Weston and the Mobile Mammography unit.
  • Performed staff evaluations and disciplinary processes.
  • Achieved Six Sigma yellow belt status

Breast Center Supervisor

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2017
  • Supervised 2 mammography, 2 Ultrasound and a Stereotactic biopsy rooms at the hospital. Also Mobile Mammography unit, Weston and Plover Vern Holmes Mammography Departments
  • Performed high quality screening and diagnostic mammograms
  • Purchased and installed 3D Mammography units, Ultrasound units and 3D Stereotactic biopsy unit and implemented workflows based on National standards.
  • Ensured all Mammography facilities complied to MQSA, ACR and NAPBC standards. Maintained CME, credentials and continuing experience documentation for 7 Radiologists, 20 Mammography technologists and Physicists.
  • Performed MQSA inspections and submitted ACR documents and images for all locations.
  • Completed project for designing and purchasing new Mobile Mammography unit that provides outreach to Aspirus Clinics and businesses throughout Central & Northern WI providing screening mammography.
  • Created annual Mobile Mammography unit calendar which included managing business and industry clients and managing the daily patient schedule as well as the unit maintenance schedule.
  • Performed staff evaluations and disciplinary processes as well as performance improvement processes for all modalities.
  • Participated in Women's Health Service LIne standardization processes for Breast Imaging across the system. I was the Subject matter expert on Breast Imaging for the system.
  • Instrumental in developing Breast Policy & Procedure committee for collaborative implementation of National Standards of care across the system.
  • On committee for implementing standard mammography reporting and statistical reports with the PenRad system.

Breast Center Coordinator

St Joseph Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for day to day operations and adherence to MQSA and ACR regulations for the Breast Center.
  • Responsible for QC and QA, staff and Radiologist credentials, CME and continuing experience documentation.
  • Performed high quality screening & diagnostic mammograms, wire localizations and stereotactic biopsies.
  • Implemented risk assessment program in Breast Center.
  • Worked with Breast Navigators to improve patient experience for Breast Cancer patients.
  • Involved in fund raising for new Mammography unit and Breast Cancer Awareness in the community.
  • Instrumental in the Breast Center participating in the Komen Race.
  • Instrumental in implementing weekly Multi-disciplinary Breast Cancer Conference.
  • Responsible for staff evaluations and disciplinary processes.

Mammography Coordinator

Holy Family Medical Center
03.1994 - 06.1998
  • Responsible for MQSA and ACR compliance which included staff, Radiologist and Physicist credentials, CME and continuous experience adherence.
  • Responsible for annual MQSA inspection and ACR image, QC and credential submission.
  • Performed screening and diagnostic mammography, and wire localizations
  • Implemented and ran Breast Cancer Awareness month program that included patient education, clinical breast exam and screening mammography for approximately 600 women in Manitowoc County.
  • Improved access by adding additional screening facilities at two clinics

Education

Certificate Program - Radiology Technology

Theda Clark Memorial School of Radiologic Technolo
Neenah
09.1984

Skills

  • Expert Mammography positioner
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Knowledge of Genetics in breast screening
  • Experience in Quality Control, Facility inspections, and Federal guidelines
  • Knowledge of Best Practices and National Standards

Affiliations

Board member of Komen Central Wisconsin and Wisconsin  2012 through 2018

NCBC member 2007 through 2020

Mammotome Applications Specialist 1998 to 2007.

Timeline

Mammography Technologist

Prevea Clinic
10.2023 - Current

Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2023

Breast Center Supervisor

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2017

Breast Center Coordinator

St Joseph Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.2012

Mammography Coordinator

Holy Family Medical Center
03.1994 - 06.1998

Certificate Program - Radiology Technology

Theda Clark Memorial School of Radiologic Technolo

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