Leah Hussey BS, R.T (R)(CT)
AdventHealth
Clearwater,FL
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Professional radiology leader with 17 years of progressive experience in imaging, including extensive expertise in CT operations and multidisciplinary imaging management. Combines strong technical knowledge with operation leadership and a commitment to delivering accurate, high quality imaging that supports clinical decision making and promotes excellent patient care.
Work History
Radiology Manager
8 Months- Supervised daily CT operations, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols, Joint commission, ACR standards, patient safety guidelines.
- Develop, review and implement radiology policies, protocols, clinical workflows, support regulatory and patient safety standards.
- Monitor imaging volume, productivity, turnaround times, quality metrics, operation performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance and troubleshooting for radiology machines/equipment, ensuring optimal performance and effective vendor management.
- Assisted in budget planning, staffing projections, departmental performance improvement projects.
- Collaborated with radiologists and referring providers to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic results, enhancing patient care.
- Contributed to design and layout of XR/CT suite to enhance operational efficiency.
- Evaluates staffing needs, recruitment strategies, scheduling models for appropriate departmental coverage and patient access.
CT Technologist/ Multimodality Imaging Supervisor (CT/MR/XR)
5 Years 11 Months- Supervised daily CT operations, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols, Joint commission, ACR standards, patient safety guidelines.
- Oversee CT protocols and scanning parameters to ensure high- quality reproducible imaging data suitable for advanced clinical applications and downstream 3D processing.
- Oversaw quality assurance initiatives, including image review, radiation dose monitoring and corrective action.
- Maintained scanner performance by coordinating preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues and liaising with vendors/contracts. Maintained records of all preventative maintenance on all scanners.
- Lead multiple successful ACR accreditation process for CT and MR services.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership to integrate CT/MR/XR policies aligning with organizational goals, ACR and Joint Commission requirements.
- Directed, coached, and evaluated CT/XR/MR technologists to optimize team performance and maintain high quality imaging outcomes.
- Conducted performance reviews and competency assessments, providing coaching, feedback, and development plans that elevated team management and productivity.
- Developed and implemented training processes for new staff and cross training technologist.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and workflow to maximize scanner utilization and minimize wait times.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for operational readiness.
CT Technologist
2 Years- Operated multi slice CT scanners to perform high acuity trauma, neuro, and vascular imaging in emergency and critical care settings.
- Guaranteed patient safety and comfort during trauma imaging in critical conditions, addressing challenges of limited mobility.
- Administered IV contrast safely
- Trained and mentored new technologists and CT students on trauma CT protocols and effective patient care practices.
- Collaborated with stroke teams, ER physicians and neuro interventional radiologists, following stroke alert protocols and time frames.
- Proficient in CT perfusion and perfusion mapping.
- Transport and receive Emergency Department patients, explain the method of procedures, educate patients on positioning, administer and monitor patients with IV/oral contrast media
CT Technologist/ Radiologic Technologist
3 Years 5 Months- Performs CT examinations utilizing established protocols, patient positioning, and proper computer manipulation
- Applied low dose techniques to optimize image quality, selecting technical factors and adjusting equipment parameters based on patient-specific needs.
- Performs examinations on in-house patients, critical care, emergency room, and outpatients.
- Transport and receive Emergency Department patients, explain method of procedures, educate patients on positioning, administer and monitor patients with IV/oral contrast media
- Performs and understands importance of daily quality control on CT/XR equipment
- Maintains ethical and professional relationship with patients, family members, physicians, colleagues and ensures patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
- 168- Bed General Medical/Surgical, Free Standing Emergency Department
Radiologic Technologist
5 Years 3 Months- Performed radiographic examinations using low dose techniques, positioning patients, selecting technical factors, adjusting equipment parameters, and accounting for physical differences to ensure optimal imaging outcomes.
- Proficient use of radiographic equipment such as fluoroscopy, portable, and C-arm units.
- Utilize imaging equipment and imaging documentation software, including PACS Image Archive
- Skilled in Meditech, Fuji CR/PACS, RIS/synapse, and Mckesson PACS
- Conduct administrative tasks to schedule patients and ensure accurate record-keeping
- Tracked and maintained statistics on studies, preventive maintenance, equipment service calls, and quality control measures to support operational excellence.
- Assist with training of new employees and students, providing input to supervisor regarding training
- 220-Bed LTACH
Education
Bachelors of Radiologic Science - Radiography
Skills
ACR accreditation and compliance
CT protocol optimization
Radiology operations
Imaging leadership
Physician/radiologist collaboration
Team building and staff development
Budget management
Patient experience management
Philips ingenuity 64 and 128
GE lightspeed 16 and 64 slice VCT
Medrad and Mallinckrodt power injectors
EPIC EMR/Cerner EMR/AGFA PACS
Certification
Florida CRT, ARRT, BLS
Timeline
Radiology Manager
AdventHealth
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
CT Technologist/ Multimodality Imaging Supervisor (CT/MR/XR)
AdventHealth
03.2020 - 02.2026Read More
CT Technologist
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
03.2018 - 03.2020Read More
CT Technologist/ Radiologic Technologist
Florida Hospital North Pinellas
10.2014 - 03.2018Read More
Radiologic Technologist
New England Sinai Hospital
05.2009 - 08.2014Read More
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelors of Radiologic Science from Radiography
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