Lucia Gristina
Braselton,GA
Summary
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
System Director Non-Invasive Cardiology
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
10.2023 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Oversee Echo/vascular, Nuclear Cardiology, Stress Labs, EKG & Cardiac Rehab
- Oversee staff of 250 employees over 5 hospitals, and 8 Cardiology Clinics
- Implemented comprehensive employee training programs to ensure consistent understanding of system operations and best practices.
- Developed strategic imaging plan for technology integration, aligning with overall business goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive strategies for technology implementation across various business units.
- Improved system efficiency by implementing innovative IT solutions and streamlining processes.
System Manager NM Services & Radiation Safety
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Accountable for developing new and ensuring compliance with established internal controls and policies.
- Maintains productivity and labor expenses for 9 Cost Centers for Radiology and Cardiology.
- Maintains all regulatory compliance for the system with State of Georgia DNR and DCH
- Maintains and Negotiate Contracts for Multiple Scanner Purchases and Service, Alliance Medical Physics, and is an active member of Partner’s Cooperative meetings.
- Implemented Self Pay CCTA program for Preventive Clinic Patients.
- Implemented New Cardiac PET/CT program which included training of 40 Cardiologists and 16 Technologists.
- Worked Directly with multiple providers on research PET projects
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Partners with Radiologists and Cardiologists to maintain and improve protocols and processes in Nuclear Medicine.
- Establishes and enforce new workflows and policies for Cardiology Nuclear Medicine department.
- Recruits, interview, hires and trains multiple employees and implement mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
System Supervisor Nuclear Medicine & Rad Safety
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
03.2010 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintain yearly budgets for 3 cost centers
- Developed onboarding for new Technologists which include 30, 60, and 90-day checkups.
- Worked with scheduling department to maintain outpatient schedule and proper diagnosis for patients.
- Worked with Radiologists and Physicians to ensure proper studies are performed on patients.
- Implemented new procedures
- Maintained Lead Aprons Logs which includes ordering and setting up fitting for employees for entire Health System which included Radiology, OR and Heart & Vascular to keep in accordance with DNV Standards.
- Maintain RAM Licenses between Cardiology and Radiology
- Worked with Cardiology department in submitting construction and shielding design to the STATE of Georgia in order to install the Cardiac PET/CT scanner and Moved Hot Lab location.
- Maintained Badge Reports and distribute to Radiology, OR, Heart & Vascular and all Imaging Centers in accordance to DNV and State of GA Standards.
- Worked closely with RSO in maintaining Radiation Safety and Protection Program for the system
Nuclear Medical Technologist
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
02.2005 - 03.2010
- Performed all Nuclear Medicine Procedures in all 3 locations for use in identification and treatment of disease by applying and measuring Radioactive isotopes.
- Performed PET/CT Oncology Procedures.
- Ordered Radioactive Isotopes for next day patients.
- Worked with other departments to coordinate multiple patient exams.
- Worked on GE and Philips equipment including Gamma Cameras and Processing Stations.
- Worked on RIS and PACS to ensure patients were properly started, completed and charged.
Nuclear Medical Technologist
Doshi Diagnostics
10.2001 - 01.2005
- Over day to day operations of the Nuclear Medicine Department.
- Performed General and Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Procedures for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Ordered Radioactive Isotopes for next day patients.
- Worked one on one with physicians to perform Stress Testing.
- Worked on GE equipment including Gamma Cameras and Processing Stations.
- Performed EKG, Holter Monitoring and Cardiac Event Monitoring.
- Maintained all standards with State of New York and NCR.
- Performed Quarterly Linearity on Dose Calibrator.
- Maintained budget for this location.
- Oversight of scheduling and precertification team member.
- Verified program operations and maintained compliance with State of New York for inspections and audits.
Education
MBA - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY05-2001
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Staff development
Accomplishments
Opening Nuclear and PET/CT Departments in New Imaging Centers for Radiology Cardiology Clinics, and Hospital Tower
Opening and Relocating Non-invasive Inpatient and Outpatient testing in new tower at Gainesville Campus
Moving Cardiac CT program from Radiology to Cardiology leadership
Develop protocols with Structural Heart and CTO physician for pre-planning using CT
EMR and PACS implementations
Leader Index in Press Ganey survey in the 99th percentile
Employment engagement in the 98 the percentile
Certification
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist 2001
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist 2001
Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society 2001
Society of Nuclear Medicine
Languages
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
System Director Non-Invasive Cardiology
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
10.2023 - Current
System Manager NM Services & Radiation Safety
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
05.2020 - 10.2023
System Supervisor Nuclear Medicine & Rad Safety
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
03.2010 - 01.2021
Nuclear Medical Technologist
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
02.2005 - 03.2010
Nuclear Medical Technologist
Doshi Diagnostics
10.2001 - 01.2005
MBA - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Manhattan College
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