Timothy Sisco
Londonderry,NH
Summary
Multi-talented director consistently rewarded for success in cost savings, planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Radiology, Cardiology, Radiation Onc.
Holy Family Hospital And Carney Hospital
Methuen, Haverhill And Dorchester, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects In Cardiology and Radiology to expand scope of engagement.
- Successfully closed Cath Lab Services for one year then reopened Lab with New Interventional Cardiologist team in 2022-2023.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 350-bed and 159-bed Hospitals on three campuses, providing guidance and leadership to over 200 employees across more than 20 departments.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Administrative Director of CV and Radiology
Morton Hospital Steward
Taunton, MA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
- Directed JCAHO preparedness for Departments of Cardiovascular and Diagnostic Imaging
- Developed Stroke Imaging dashboard for monthly evaluation and reporting of acute stroke neuroimaging.
- Established change of Radiation Safety Officer for Morton Hospital
- Achieved ACR re-accreditation for Mammography and Ultrasound
- Redesigned Diagnostic Imaging Leadership team
- Introduced and implemented ACR COVID 19 operational recommendation to Steward Radiology Enterprise.
- Implemented Post COVID 19 operational changes
- Achieved ACR Low Dose lung Cancer Screening Designation at Morton Hospital, June 2021
- Introduced and Implemented SaviScout Breast localization with Breast Surgeons and Interventional Radiologist
Director of Cardiovascular and Imaging Services
Houston Healthcare
Warner Robins, GA
06.2005 - 10.2020
- Orchestrated all medical imaging and cardiovascular service line for two hospital system and outpatient imaging centers.
- Maximized annual operational budget of $20, 000,000,
17 cost centers, 175 employees - Achieved ACR Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening Designation 2009
- Developed and Directed Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program 2010
- Developed and Directed Women's Center of Excellence 2012
- Developed and Directed EP Lab 2015
- Achieved and maintained ACE Accreditation for Cath Lab (PCI) 2015-2020
- Developed and Directed Peripheral Vascular Interventional program 2017
- Achieved ICAEL Accreditation in Adult Echocardiography 2017
- Developed and Directed Primary Stroke and Acute Stroke Ready Designation for each hospital 2018.
- Negotiation and consolidation of service contracts.
Operations Manager Of Diagnostic Imaging
Sutter Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
12.2001 - 04.2005
- Leader of Radiology Operations for Sutter Medical Center consisting of Sutter General Hospital and Sutter Memorial Hospital (750 total licensed beds)
- Spearheaded cost reduction of $600,000 of interventional supplies through implementation of supply tracking system
- Oversight for all modalities of radiology services supporting service lines of neuro-interventional, Vascular Interventional, Orthopedics, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Cardiology Departments
- Operational Lead for Radiology Department redesign and large Ambulatory Services Imaging Center
- Ambassador for Family Centered Care for Sutter Medical Center.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Director Of Imaging Services
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
Oakland, Fremont, And Union City, CA
08.1999 - 11.2001
- Directed all imaging services for Kaiser Permanente facilities consisting of Hayward-Kaiser Hospital, Fremont-Kaiser Hospital and Union City
- Ambulatory Imaging Center Implemented PACS from film screen technology for all facilities
- Successfully led Y2K risk assessment project for all facilities
- Capital purchase and service contract negotiations for all imaging projects.
- Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Education
MBA - Health Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Animal Physiology
University Of California - Davis
Davis, CANo Degree - Medical Radiologic Technology
Stormont-Vail School Of Radiologic Technology
Topeka, KSSkills
- Leadership
- Proficient in finance, budgeting, cost accounting principles
- Expertise in accreditation compliance JCAHO, DPH, DNV, ACR, ACE, FDA, OSHA
- Leader in horizontal (interdepartmental)and vertical organizational management
- Program and services promotion
- Expertise in quality management for Cardiovascular and Diagnostic Imaging
- Knowledge of internal audit processes
- Radiology efficiency expertise
- Radiology/cardiology informatics
- Project planning and negotiating capital purchases
- Service line development
- Radiology group, medical directorship, and telehealth contracting expertise
Awards
- Western Governors University Excellence Award for accreditation audit 2016
- Western Governors University Excellence Award Service Line Development 2017
- Award recipient from VHA Georgia Community Health "Girl's Night Out" mammography program
- Award recipient from VHA Georgia Cost Reduction Inventory Tracking
- Patient Care Award Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center Radiologic Technology
Affiliations
- Chairperson National Advisory Council for Novation Diagnostic Imaging Council 2013, Vice chair 2012, Member 2010-2014
- Chairperson VHA GA Radiology Council 2008-2009,
- American College of Healthcare Executives, Member 2019
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists 1983-2021
- Rotary International, Warner Robins, GA 2008-2020
Presentations and Publication
- February 2018 Speaker at ICE 2018 Imaging Conference and Expo
- Guest speaker at Philips Healthcare User Summit 2014 Informatics meeting. Automating the Invasive Cardiovascular and Radiology Service Lines
- June 2013 Published in Digital Radiography, Automated DRX-Evolution Maximizes Both Productivity and Patient Comfort
- April 2012 Quoted in Radiology Today Vol. 13 No 4 P. 18 Moving from CR to DR-Imaging Directors Share Why Their Facilities Made the Change
Timeline
Director of Radiology, Cardiology, Radiation Onc.
Holy Family Hospital And Carney Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Administrative Director of CV and Radiology
Morton Hospital Steward
10.2020 - 08.2021
Director of Cardiovascular and Imaging Services
Houston Healthcare
06.2005 - 10.2020
Operations Manager Of Diagnostic Imaging
Sutter Medical Center
12.2001 - 04.2005
Director Of Imaging Services
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
08.1999 - 11.2001
MBA - Health Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Physiology
University Of California - Davis
No Degree - Medical Radiologic Technology
Stormont-Vail School Of Radiologic Technology