Robert Houser
Salkum,Washington
Summary
Diagnostic Imaging Manager with a proven track record in radiology, consistently exceeding performance targets. Skilled in team leadership, budget management, and operational logistics. Expertise in optimizing daily operations to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Arbor Health
Morton, Washington
01.2022 - Current
- Streamlined patient flow processes in imaging department through new implementations.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during radiation procedures for patients and staff.
- Supervised staffing schedules to optimize coverage based on physician demands.
- Monitored patient satisfaction surveys to pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations, enhancing productivity and efficiency within the department.
- Managed budgeting activities for purchasing essential equipment and supplies.
- Coordinated vendor installations of new imaging systems and upgrades to existing ones.
- Conducted monthly performance reviews to identify staff development opportunities.
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Evergreen Healthcare Technology
Kirkland, WA
10.2019 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily department operations, coordinated logistics and set schedules.
- Tracked expenses, upheld cost control standards and optimized processes to minimize wasted time and materials.
- Trained and mentored new technologists and provided leadership to advance patient care goals.
- Implemented best practices and enforced compliance with policies and procedures.
- Educated, oversaw and encouraged 86-person radiology team handling over 85000 yearly imaging studies.
- Utilized best practices and protocols and fostered adherence to established processes.
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Oversaw daily department operations, coordinated logistics and set schedules.
- Tracked expenses, upheld cost control standards and optimized processes to minimize wasted time and materials.
- Trained and mentored new technologists and provided leadership to advance patient care goals.
- Participated in committee dedicated to improving employee relations by communicating employee needs to administration.
- Educated, oversaw and encourage 120 -person radiology team handling over 85000 yearly imaging studies.
- Utilized best practices and protocols and fostered adherence to established processes.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to staff
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Imaging Supervisor
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
10.2005 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Handled delegated tasks.
- Defined strategies and created plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
CT Technologist
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
09.2003 - 10.2005
- Operated CT equipment to generate quality images and troubleshot problems.
- Used hospital computer systems to verify orders, view schedules and send information to PACs.
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Followed proper procedures for working area with ionizing radiation and high magnetic fields.
- Completed CT scans and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and individual limitations.
- Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Virgina Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
09.1998 - 09.2003
- Set up sterile tables and prepared patients using aseptic techniques.
- Conducted intra-procedural clinical documentation utilizing integrated medical record and hemodynamic system.
- Monitored stock and specialized inventory, anticipating need and availability.
- Pursued education and career development opportunities to stay up to date on new procedures and equipment.
- Instructed patient on preparation prior to imaging to minimize adverse reactions.
- Determined suitable anatomical positions and shielded patients to avoid injuries.
- Drove patient care, optimizing safety and reducing health care errors.
- Utilized sterile technique when performing invasive procedures, reducing infection.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
Radiologic Technologist
Virgina Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
09.1996 - 09.1998
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Pursued education and career development opportunities to stay up to date on new procedures and equipment.
- Produced radiographs of anatomical parts and systems for radiologist diagnostics.
- Analyzed information obtained during assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters.
Corpsman
United States Coast Gaurd
Seattle, WA
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Instructed sailors and marines in first aid, self-aid and personal hygiene procedures.
- Performed clinical laboratory tests and operated sophisticated lab equipment.
- Administered medications and immunizations.
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care by conducting lab work, x-rays, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration.
- Performed preliminary exams to determine diagnosis and provide medical treatment.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD07.2007
Associate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA09.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Time management
- Diagnostic imaging
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision making
- Problem resolution
- Clinical staff management
- Performance monitoring
- Process implementation
- Health information systems
- Budget planning
- Epic Systems expertise
- Accreditation coordination
- Equipment installation
- Vendor coordination
- Team leadership
- Patient care improvement
- Project management
- Operational oversight
- Staff management
Certification
- Certified ARRT Radiologic Technologist 2023
- Certified Radiologic Technologist WA State 2023
- Certified American Red Cross CPR, 2023
Timeline
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Arbor Health
01.2022 - Current
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Evergreen Healthcare Technology
10.2019 - 11.2025
Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Valley Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2019
Imaging Supervisor
Virginia Mason Medical Center
10.2005 - 12.2015
CT Technologist
Virginia Mason Medical Center
09.2003 - 10.2005
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Virgina Mason Medical Center
09.1998 - 09.2003
Radiologic Technologist
Virgina Mason Medical Center
09.1996 - 09.1998
Corpsman
United States Coast Gaurd
01.1992 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
National American University - Rapid City
Associate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
Bellevue College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Davenport University
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