Robert Berard
Woonsocket,RI
Summary
Proven leader in radiologic technology and PACS administration at Milford Regional Medical Center, adept in image archiving and enhancing team efficiency. Excelled in system troubleshooting and streamlining workflow, significantly improving operational outcomes. Skilled in medical terminology and fostering interdepartmental collaboration, consistently achieving above-target results.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
PACS Administrator
Milford Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of PACS equipment including image workflow, archiving, auto-routing, and pre-fetching and other related activities. Worked closely with department supervisors to ensure timely and complete capture of DICOM digital image data into the PACS system as well as network transmission, RIS validation, and exceptions handling.
- Investigated, identified and prepared proposals to solve specific operational problems within all clinical operational areas, worked closely with department supervisors and division heads as well as involving the next level of administration as appropriate.
- Worked closely with the Diagnostic Imaging Director and Director of Information Systems, in the department of operating standards, policies and procedures. Reviewed feedback from customers. Complied and analyzed support data, and recommends procedural and educational changes as appropriate.
- Worked closely with the Radiologist and supervisors of diagnostic imaging to identify and design future needs and efficient workflow
- Worked as liaison between radiology and other departments related to medical imaging initiatives and procedures and assisting with existing or new medical imaging endeavors.
- Scheduled and assured 24 hour call coverage of PACS system in case of failure.
Radiology Supervisor
Milford Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 09.2011
- Adhered to compliance requirements and held all team members to same standards.
- Completed employee evaluations and implemented necessary improvement plans.
- Provided training and coaching to less experienced radiology team members.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Radioologic Technologist
Milford Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2005
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Radiologic Technologist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
03.1991 - 07.2002
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT on incoming patients.
Staff Technologist/ IR Lead Technologist
Landmark Medical Center
05.1986 - 03.1991
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI05.1986
Skills
- Image Archiving
- Software configuration
- System Troubleshooting
- Radiologic Imaging
- File and Record Management
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
PACS Administrator
Milford Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
Radiology Supervisor
Milford Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 09.2011
Radioologic Technologist
Milford Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2005
Radiologic Technologist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
03.1991 - 07.2002
Staff Technologist/ IR Lead Technologist
Landmark Medical Center
05.1986 - 03.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Community College of Rhode Island
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