Patricia Levitt
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic leader with 15 years of management expertise in diagnostic imaging and healthcare operations, recognized for driving financial growth and optimizing departmental processes. Proven track record in mentoring over 400 employees, enhancing their professional development through effective coaching and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in implementing Lean methodologies to improve processes and elevate patient care standards. Career aspirations include transitioning into human resources and operations to leverage extensive leadership skills in a new capacity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Louis University Hospital
St. Louis, USA
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw and managed budgets for multiple cost centers.
- Mentor for five Managers, two of which were first-time leaders
- Implemented an employee engagement and recognition program for the 270+ employees
- Strategic planning for imaging services for growth and capital equipment
- Led cross-functional teams for process improvement program implementation
- Coordinated departmental resources to ensure timely and accurate completion of diagnostic imaging requests, providing exceptional patient care
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Mary's Hospital
St. Mary's, USA
05.2013 - 11.2023
- Oversaw and managed budgets for thirteen cost centers
- Conducted strategic planning and growth development for imaging services
- Enhanced customer service through the creation and execution of training programs for front-line staff
- Collaborated on executing the Epic Radiant project for St. Louis network
- Managed projects and implementation of new equipment
- Focused on team building and mentoring
- Advocated for patient and employee experience, achieve Tier 1 performance for employee engagement 2014-2018
- Acted as a liaison for human resource project implementations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Maryville University
St. Louis, Missouri05.2019
Associate’s degree - Radiologic Technology
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
07.1993
Skills
- Organizational Strategy
- Certified in Lean Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Financial Budget Management
- Operational Management
- Workflow optimization
- Standard Operating Procedure Development
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Service Excellence
- Prioritization and Multitasking
- Staff development
Emergencymanagement
True, NIMS IS-100, NIMS IS-700, Attended FEMA training for Emergency Management in Anniston Alabama 2017
Professional internship experience
SSM Health Human Resources, Clayton, Clayton, Missouri, 09/01/18- 11/01/18; Working with leaders to reduce no meal and interrupted meal breaks to improve employee engagement and reduce turnover. I also collaborated with a regional team in creating the SSM vision to be a top performing organization by 2021.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Louis University Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Mary's Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Maryville University
Associate’s degree - Radiologic Technology
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
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