MELISSA SILVIA

System: 1.5T GE Signa HDxt+SW, 1.5T Toshiba Vantage Titan

Software: Cerner, PACS (Intelerad and Synthesis), Medrad Spectris Solaris EP Power injector

• Perform exams in outpatient setting with focus on pre-operative and urgent surgical imaging
• Act as a MRI safety resource updating workflow processes within the department ensuring strict adherence to MRI safety with implant screening, clearance documentation and manufacturer guidelines
• Designed and implemented workflow improvements to enhance patient experience, communication, and efficiency.
• Administer contrast with use of the power injector for time bolus required exams, while monitoring patients for safety and tolerance
• Troubleshoot imaging, communication and PACS issues with off-site Radiologists.
• Coordination of machine and equipment maintenance for both facilities including (Scanner, Chiller, Power injector, Coils, Physics testing etc.)
• Assist in developing new protocols in collaboration with Radiologists for non-routine exams while maintaining established protocols with updates and changes.

System: 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Aera

Software: Epic, PACS, Medrad Spectris Solaris EP Power injector, IRadimed MR monitor system

• Perform high-quality diagnostic MRI exams in a fast-paced hospital setting balancing workflow for outpatient, inpatient and emergency department exams.
• Collaboration with Radiologists for guided specialty exams, optimizing protocols for accuracy and consulting ordering providers to clarify orders
• Administer various contrast types with use of a power injector for time bolus required exams, while monitoring patients for safety and tolerance
• Ensure strict adherence to MRI safety with implant screening, clearance documentation and coordination with physicians and manufacturers abiding to hospital policies and guidelines.
• Manage ACR accreditation standards through weekly QC testing and equipment monitoring maintenance with specialty supplies ( i.e., MRI Pumps, MRI monitoring systems, MR coils QA, Chiller etc.)

System: 1.5 GE Signa HDxt

Software: Epic, Iris, Medstrat

• Performed MRI exams in a specialized outpatient setting with focus on pre-operative imaging in conjunction with outside referrals.
• Administered contrast injections for required exams while monitoring safety and tolerance
• Conducted routine equipment QA for ACR standards and ensured consistent image quality
• Collaborated with physicians and external facilities to ensure accurate exam selection
• Troubleshoot imaging and communication issues with off-site Radiologists.

• Maintaining professionalism, money management and customer service during uncomfortable, high stress, and some hostile situations.

• Managed and led a team while also maintaining separate specific job-related tasks concurrently. Rotating bi-weekly payroll and bi-weekly tip distributions.