Younesky Chery
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced Radiology Hospital Manager with over 12 years of comprehensive experience managing and overseeing the daily operations of high-volume radiology departments in hospitals. Expertise in leading diverse teams, implementing efficient workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing patient care through innovative practices. Proven track record of optimizing departmental performance, reducing costs, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Skilled in managing imaging systems, and aligning radiology services with hospital goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Imaging Technologist
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
11.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of radiologic technologists, technicians, and administrative staff in a busy hospital radiology department, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and operational performance
- Develop and implement department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with hospital regulations, ACR guidelines, and JCAHO standards
- Collaborate with hospital executives and clinical leaders to align radiology services with broader hospital goals and improve patient outcomes
- Assist with new hire candidate interviewing process, lead ongoing staff training initiatives, ensuring continuous professional development and certification compliance for all team members
- Monitor and improve quality assurance programs, including radiation safety, patient satisfaction, and departmental efficiency
- Follow PACS workflows by tracking procedure to begin status routinely for all assigned cases using the Radiology Management System
Radiologic Technologist
Pinecrest Baptist Health Primary Care
01.2017 - 11.2023
- Perform (highly) technical radiological procedures on patients
- Follow department protocol while always keeping patient safety in mind
- Practice high degree of radiation protection
- Follow PACS workflows by tracking procedure to begin status routinely for all assigned cases using the Radiology Management System
- Prepare and maintain procedure room, identify patient's language, hearing, cultural/religious needs prior to the start of examination
- Verify type of radiology procedure prior to exam using the HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers
Imaging Tech Assistant
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Supervise the daily operations of the radiology department, ensuring that imaging procedures were performed efficiently and accurately in alignment with hospital policies and patient care standards
- Coordinate staff schedules, optimized resource allocation, and ensured continuous patient care through effective management of department workflows
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute strategies for improving operational efficiencies and increasing patient throughput
- Conduct staff performance reviews, provided training on the latest imaging technologies, and ensured compliance with certification and continuing education requirements
- Ensure that patient safety protocols were followed at all times and worked to minimize radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy
- Work closely with radiologists to discuss imaging findings, ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic reporting
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Miami Dade College - Medical Campus
Miami, FL01.2016
Skills
- Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
Timeline
Lead Imaging Technologist
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
11.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Pinecrest Baptist Health Primary Care
01.2017 - 11.2023
Imaging Tech Assistant
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Radiology
Miami Dade College - Medical Campus
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