Patricia Levitt
Louis,Missouri
Summary
Experience leader with fifteen years of management experience demonstrating success in leading cross-functional teams, project management and achieving budgets. Results orientated while working collaboratively with team members driving process improvement utilizing Lean methodology to achieve goals. Coach and mentor to over 400+ employees over the years, developing them reach their goals.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for leadership in diagnostic imaging. Proven track record in managing imaging departments, optimizing processes, and enhancing patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in advanced imaging techniques, regulatory compliance, and staff development. Trusted for reliability, strategic thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Louis University Hospital
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversee and manage 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, thereby providing exceptional patient care.
Director of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Mary’s Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2023
- Oversee and manage budgets for thirteen cost centers
- Strategic planning and growth development for imaging services
- Led initiative to expand Interventional Radiology services
- Improved Customer service satisfaction by developing and implementing training for front line teammembers
- Maintain Tier 1 performance for Employee Engagement 2014-2018
- Achieved productivity goals consistently
- Project management and implementation of new equipment
- Team building and mentor
- Patient and Employee experience advocate
- Liaison for human resource project implementations
Team Lead Diagnostic Imaging
St. Mary’s Hospital
09.2008 - 05.2013
- Daily operations management for the department
- Employee team building
- Budget oversight and daily management of charges
PACS/RIS Coordinator
St. Mary’s Health Center
10.2003 - 09.2008
- Project management and Implemented GE PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) for the facility
- Provided training and support for all clinical users
- Maintained the data integrity and stability
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Radiologic Technologist
St. Mary’s Health Center
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Performed the daily job duties of a registered Radiologic Technologist and Interventional Procedures technologist
- Student coordinator- oversaw and assisted with training on new technologist attending Forest Park Community College
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Maryville University
St. Louis, Missouri05.2019
Associates Degree - Radiologic Technology
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
07.1993
Skills
- Green belt certified for CQI
- Bronze Certification on Lean process improvement
- Microsoft office proficient
- Team STEPPS training
- Protocol development
- Interdepartmental communication
- Radiation safety
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Training and mentoring
Advisoryboard
St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, 01/01/16, current, Curriculum oversight for Radiologic Technology program
Emergencymanagement
True, NIMS IS-100, NIMS IS-700, Attended FEMA training for Emergency Management in Anniston Alabama 2017
Professionalinternshipexperience
SSM Health Human Resources, Clayton, Missouri, 09/01/18, 11/01/18, Worked with leaders on reducing no meal breaks and interrupted meal breaks, Assisted in creating vision to be top performing organization by 2021
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
Team Lead Diagnostic Imaging
St. Mary’s Hospital
09.2008 - 05.2013
PACS/RIS Coordinator
St. Mary’s Health Center
10.2003 - 09.2008
Radiologic Technologist
St. Mary’s Health Center
01.1993 - 01.2003
Associates Degree - Radiologic Technology
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Maryville University
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