Patricia(Trisha) Turnquist
Hudson,WI
Summary
Experienced Nuclear Medicine professional and healthcare leader with over 20 years of expertise in PET/CT imaging and clinical operations. Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows, leading cross-functional initiatives, and expanding clinical services within large healthcare systems. Proven ability to onboard imaging sites and build strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring effective collaboration. A skilled System Manager proficient in coordinating teams, implementing system upgrades, and enhancing data security to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
System Manager, Cardiology
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
11.2024 - Current
- Led clinical integration and onboarding for imaging services across multiple sites, optimizing protocols and workflows.
- Supported growth of advanced imaging (CT, MRI) and expanded service offerings, aligning with strategic goals.
- Collaborated with radiology, oncology, and cardiology teams to improve imaging utilization and patient access.
- Identified workflow barriers and developed solutions to enhance site readiness.
- Actively participated in medical leadership meetings to align imaging expansion strategies with health system initiatives.
Regional Cardiology Manager
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Diversified imaging service lines in 5 hospitals, promoting development of cardiac CT and stress MRI capabilities.
- Centralized ECG interpretation across multiple sites to standardize processes and drive cost savings.
- Partnered with radiology leadership to enhance imaging capabilities, increasing cardiac MRI volumes by 70%.
- Facilitated onboarding of new outpatient imaging services, guaranteeing protocol optimization and staff preparedness.
- Engaged cross-functional teams to improve patient throughput and clinical workflow efficiency.
Cardiology Outreach Manager
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Directed operational planning and execution for 13 cardiology clinics and imaging services throughout Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin.
- Transitioned cardiac sonographer services from vendors to in-house teams, achieving significant cost savings.
- Expanded clinic services by implementing advanced care models and deploying APPs (Advanced Practice Providers).
- Streamlined cardiology services to strategic locations, improving patient access and service line performance.
- Played a key role in the Specialty Care Close to Home initiative, positioning Lakeview Hospital as the cardiovascular hub.
Nuclear Services Supervisor
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT departments, guaranteeing adherence to safety standards and operational excellence.
- Developed site-specific strategic plans for imaging workflow optimization and clinical quality improvements.
- Acted as facility administrator for IDEAS trial, partnering with neurology teams on imaging research
- Executed cost-saving strategies through optimization of medication compounding processes.
Nuclear Medicine Team Lead
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Facilitated daily operations of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT departments.
- Facilitated development and launch of Y-90 SIRT and I-125 radioactive seed programs.
- Assisted in successful Department of Health inspections and quality audits.
Nuclear Medicine Specialist II
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
08.2003 - 01.2014
- Executed diverse nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures, emphasizing cardiac and oncology imaging.
- Contributed to clinical research on ultra-low dose myocardial perfusion studies and PET imaging trials.
- Participated in Radiology Advisory Council, enhancing department quality and operational initiatives.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI01.2003
Skills
- CClinical workflow optimization
- Imaging services development
- Radiopharmaceutical operations
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic planning and execution
- Healthcare professional relationship building
- Medical education and scientific exchange
- Project management
- Change leadership
- Effective communication
Publications
- Ultra-low Dose SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Nelson WB, House CM, Turnquist PK, et al., Poster presented at Robert Hebbel Medicine Research Day, University of Minnesota, 2013
- PET Dual Time Point Imaging, Co-author, Presented at Society of Nuclear Medicine Conference, New Orleans, 2003
Timeline
System Manager, Cardiology
Regions Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Regional Cardiology Manager
Regions Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2024
Cardiology Outreach Manager
Regions Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2021
Nuclear Services Supervisor
Regions Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2016
Nuclear Medicine Team Lead
Regions Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2015
Nuclear Medicine Specialist II
Regions Hospital
08.2003 - 01.2014
Master of Healthcare Administration -
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Wisconsin
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