CHRISTOPHER S. POULIN, R.T. (R)(CV)(ARRT)
**** **** ******* ** ? Smyrna Georgia 30082 ? accdg1@r.postjobfree.com (678) 836-
3185
Training Development & Facilitation Specialist
Profile
Dynamic professional, skilled in providing medical management consultation
and project coordination for client software implementations. Proficient
in model built modification of documentation tools and providing medical
management consultation for client implementations. Extensive clinical
background in Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Interventional
Cardiology and Human Resources Development. Build documentation tools,
setup and support Hospitals and Outpatient Departments, including Computed
Tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology (IR), Ultrasound (US) and
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Center. Highly skilled in Radiology
system design including redesigning workflow processes, customer and
physician relationships, vascular center management and leadership, quality
and performance improvement, clinical education and training. Experienced
in go-lives for Inpatient and Outpatient facilities with the primary
responsibility being in personnel utilization and retention.
Functioning as a Clinical Application and Implementation Consultant
responsible for clinical documentation integration and standardization.
Leading in the workflow analysis for the integration of the documentation
in the EMR across deployments. Facilitating activities of numerous client
employees. Coordinating project personnel through the entire lifecycle of
project implementation.
Radiology system design including redesigning workflow processes, customer
and physician relationships, vascular center management and leadership,
quality and performance improvement, clinical education and training,
product knowledge, image center design, construction, and management.
Specializing in adult learning principles and developing instructional
materials for multiple course types and delivering goals above
expectations. A team player, with a strong understanding of Clinical
Environments and Healthcare Operations, dedicated to presenting the company
brand through strong work ethic, time management, and continuing education.
Professional Experience
Xerox Consulting Services,
Clinical Implementation Consultant
July 2013 to Present
. Analyze unique configurations of customer sites, customized processes,
and trained accordingly.
. Improve operational effectiveness and productivity by redefining
system use.
. Guide staff through upgrades and new release implementations,
including design, building and initial testing for new functionality.
. Train users in a new system capability and provided go-live support
and transition to support.
. Develop and maintain system customer relationships.
. Identify, file and follow-up with Product feature requests and Product
Investigation requests.
. System design including redesign of workflow processes, define system
interfaces, and facilitate within table build parameters and reporting
requirements.
. Design Future State Workflows including System Workflow and Department
Process Workflow.
. Implemented integrated testing including test management, testing
interfaces, test script design, applications, volume testing and unit
testing.
McKesson Enterprise Medical Imaging, Alpharetta, GA
Radiology Implementation Consultant
April 2011 to June 2013
. System design including redesigned workflow processes, defined system
interfaces, and facilitated within table build parameters and reporting
requirements.
. Designed Future State Workflows including System Workflow and Department
Process Workflow.
. Implemented integrated testing including test management, testing
interfaces, test script design, applications, volume testing and unit
testing.
. Analyzed unique configurations of customer sites, customized processes,
and trained accordingly.
. Improved operational effectiveness and productivity by redefining system
use.
. Guided staff through upgrades and new release implementations, including
design, building and initial testing for new functionality.
. Trained users in a new system capability and provided go-live support and
transition to support.
. Developed and maintained system customer relationships.
. Identified, filed and followed-up with Product feature requests and
Product Investigation requests.
Atlanta Access Care, Decatur, GA
Center Operations Manager
September 2010 to March 2011
. Managed the daily operations of the facility.
. Evaluated facility's operational needs and implement specific objectives.
. Compiled data and presented statistical and narrative reports to include
cost analysis and time analysis for planning and productivity purposes to
leadership team.
. Developed and implemented facility administrative and technical policies
and procedures.
. Implemented and managed Quality Assurance Program, Quality Control
Program, Safety Program and Infection Control program.
. Managed Center operations to ensure compliance with Federal and State
laws; coordinates Center activities to ensure JCAHO accreditation.
. Coordinated with Physicians to ensure timely and accurate documentation
and completion of patient charts.
. Developed and maintained written job descriptions for facility personnel,
and assigning duties based upon education, training, competencies and job
descriptions.
. Educated, trained, and mentored facility staff on all Interventional
Radiology procedures, maintaining strict guidelines.
Snapfinger Vascular Access Center, Decatur, GA
Senior Interventional Radiology Technologist
March 2010 to September 2010
. Accountable for the day-to-day operations and inventory supply
maintenance.
. Educated, trained, and mentored staff on all Interventional Radiology
procedures and equipment, maintaining strict guidelines.
. Worked with management and administration to identify present and future
equipment needs.
. Acquired, utilized and shared specialized clinical, professional and
technological knowledge to serve all customers effectively.
. Created vendor and GPO accounts, negotiating and establishing price
contracts, and product availability to reduce overhead.
. Assisted the Interventional Radiologist daily on Interventional
procedures to include fistulagrams, thrombectomies, catheter insertions
and exchanges, and angioplasty/stent procedures.
US Vascular Holdings, Atlanta, GA
National Radiology Field Manager November
2007 to March 2010
. Accountable for new clinic equipment installations including PACS, RIS
and capital equipment, training staff, and trouble-shooting to facilitate
clinics opening at or before deadline.
. Worked with imaging quality management personnel to identify future needs
and to design efficient workflow processes.
. Redesigned educational literature, updating policy and procedure database
on current industry standards, developing new training manuals.
. Managed vendor activities in all phases of installation and
implementation of new equipment.
. Provided expertise/consultation in answering questions from
Administration and Field Associates regarding
policy/regulation/procedures/documentation/processes.
. Presented contracts to corporate upper level executives and physicians.
. Negotiated equipment vendor contracts, reducing capital cost more than
$60,000.
. Provided product management at site, decreasing operation down time for
client.
HCA Lewis Gale Medical System, Salem, VA
Interventional Radiology Clinical Manager/Coordinator April
2006 to October 2007
. Educated, trained, and mentored staff on Interventional procedures,
maintaining strict guidelines.
. Created vendor accounts, establishing price points, service contracts,
and product availability to reduce overhead.
. Provided direction regarding clinical process improvement methods and
guided associates in the implementation of new
process/procedures/methods.
Carilion Health System, Roanoke, VA
November 1996 to April 2006
Promoted twice during tenure
Human Resources Educational Specialist January 2001
to April 2006
. Facilitated development of computer-based continuing medical education
program for clinicians.
. Created and instructed more than 30 educational seminars; training
employees in best practices, patient care, and skill development during
tenure.
. Developed and maintained training evaluation measures.
. Implemented and updated all Human Resources policies and procedures.
. Developed and conducted training programs to facilitate employee skill
development.
. Determined the most appropriate method for assessing training
effectiveness.
. Ensured training environments were conducive to learning.
Interventional Cardiology/Radiology Technologist
November 1996 to January 2001
. Provided personnel training and equipment maintenance in clinics.
. Hands on clinical experience, assisting Radiologists and Cardiologists in
clinical procedures.
. Recognized for extending equipment lifecycle, trouble-shooting, repairing
and recommending new equipment purchase and service agreements.
Education
Diploma - Vascular/Cardiovascular Interventional Technology - Forsyth
Technical Community College
Diploma - Associates in Applied Science, Radiology - Virginia Western
Community College
Professional Memberships
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - R.T. (R) (CV) -
License # 291573
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Additional Skills
Windows XP, Vista, Microsoft Office
OSHA and HIPPA Regulations/Guidelines
MRM, RIS and PACS Administration/Setup
LOCs/LODs
Advantx, Meditech
GE OEC 9800/9900 and Philips BV Pulsera C-Arm
Adult Learning Principles
Management and Leadership
Analytical and Problem Solving
Meaningful Use Implementation