Dedicated and experienced Lead MRI Technologist with expertise in pediatric patient care, workflow optimization, and advanced imaging techniques. Proven ability to train and onboard new technologists while ensuring adherence to MR safety protocols.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead MRI Technologist
Childrens Wisconsin
06.2012 - Current
Supervises MR procedures to ensure optimal patient care and MR safety protocols
Supervises MR Technologist schedules to ensure proper staffing at 3 MR locations
Interviewed, trained and onboarded 9 MR Technologists in 2025 in advanced imaging techniques and best practices
Collaborates with Radiologists to ensure high quality diagnostic imaging as well as staying on top of MR Technology
Implemented workflow improvements to enhance patient access
Strategic template building to stay in line with scanner performance and speed
Consistently keeps sedation and non sedation appointments to
Key player on MR Safety team
Continues to build culture within the MR team (including RNs)
Assisted with MR research studies
MR Technologist
Childrens Wisconsin
02.2009 - 06.2012
Screened MR patients thoroughly for contraindications prior to their MR exam
Explained procedures to patients (and their families), provided support to patient throughout length of exam
Positioned patients correctly including proper coils for imaging and adjusted parameters to perform high quality diagnostic imaging
IV smart including line placement on patients, power injector administration
Reviewed images for accuracy and high diagnostic image quality
Worked closely with Radiologists for image review
Advanced imaging including Cardiac, fMRI, Fetal MR and Lymphangiograms
MR Technologist
Shared Medical Services
06.2005 - 02.2009
Scanned Pediatric patients as contracted MR Technologist 4 days/week at Childrens Wisconsin
Scanned adult patients at various locations on GE 1.5T and Siemens 1.5T mobile MR scanners
Supervised fellow MR Technologists and assisted with protocol building
Exceptional communication skills working with numerous Radiologists and referring providers