Michael L. Watson
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMAR
. A seasoned Medical Administrator with 30 years in Radiology and 21
plus years of managing experience ranging from small clinics to full
service hospitals.
. Skillful and dedicated individual with extensive experience
coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational and
administrative functions.
. Accomplished at developing and maintaining administrative and
procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and
efficiency and achieve organizational objectives.
. Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-
driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve
issues.
. Able to multi-task within a demanding and changing environment,
extremely flexible and reliable.
. Advanced project management skills with an analytical and cost-
effective problem-solving model.
. Highly focused on customer service and maintaining relationships.
Michael L. Watson
************@*****.***
602-819- 9678
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Operation's Manager
Feb2011 to Present
Manage Imaging Department in a cost-effective manner while promoting
quality patient care and teamwork. Responsible for the day-to-day
management of Diagnostic, Cat Scan, Sonography, PET scan, and MRI
imaging. Create flexible staff schedules to reflect budget considerations
and patient census. Participate in the development of the annual operating
cost. Oversee the daily operations through analysis of monthly reports,
review of procedures, and direct communication with staff and medical
director. Implemented aggressive and creative marketing plan to increase
the visibility and scan volumes of the imaging centers. Respond rapidly to
problems and find viable solutions that reflect fiscal responsibility,
professionalism, and leadership. Meet with technology assessment and
acquisition team to come to a mutual decision regarding equipment
purchasing or repair. Insure staff and facility safety compliance
Accomplishments: Relocated radiology department to new facility three
months earlier than excepted.
Seattle Children Hospital Seattle, WA
Radiology Supervisor
Oct 2008- Nov 2010
Develop routine reporting structures, budget preparation, technology
assessment and acquisition. Compliance and staff performance reviews.
Manage daily operations of the Imaging Department. Build and maintain
relationships with referring physicians and radiologists. Respond rapidly
to problems and find viable solutions that reflect fiscal responsibility,
professionalism.
Michael L. Watson
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602-819- 9678
Radiology Consultants of Washington Bellevue, WA
Oct 2006- Oct 2008
Manage Imaging Center in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality
patient care and teamwork. Build and maintain relationships with referring
physicians and radiologists for professional and accurate diagnostic
scanning. Insure customer satisfaction and resolve any challenges in
service. Oversee the daily operations through analysis of monthly reports,
review of procedures, and direct communication with staff and medical
director. Participated in marketing to increase the visibility and scan
volumes of the imaging center. Able to fill in for staff in various
positions: Imaging in CT or Diagnostic, Patient Registration, Film Room,
Scheduling, and Patient Preparation.
Washington Imaging Services LLC Bellevue & Issaquah, WA
Dec 2004 - Sept 2006, Director of Operations
Manage 2 Imaging Center with a total staff of (74) in a cost-effective
manner while promoting quality patient care and teamwork. Responsible for
the day-to-day management of Diagnostic, Cat Scan, Sonography, PET scan,
and MRI imaging. Create flexible staff schedules to reflect budget
considerations and patient census. Participate in the development of the
annual operating
Oct 2006 -Oct 2008 Operation's Manager cost. Oversee the daily operations
through analysis of monthly reports, review of procedures, and direct
communication with staff and medical director. Implemented aggressive and
creative marketing plan to increase the visibility and scan volumes of the
imaging centers. Respond rapidly to problems and find viable solutions that
reflect fiscal responsibility, professionalism, and leadership. Meet with
technology assessment and acquisition team to come to a mutual decision
regarding equipment purchasing or repair. Insure staff and facility safety
compliance. Able to step in and perform imaging as needed in CT and
Diagnostic radiography.
Accomplishments: Established HR program for new supervisors and leads
Increase revenue at the Issaquah Clinic by 25%
Michael L. Watson
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602-819- 9678
Memorial Hospital Colorado Springs, CO
May 2004 - Dec 2004, Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Develop routine reporting structures, budget preparation, technology
assessment and acquisition. Compliance and staff performance reviews. Meet
with other department heads to implement requested changes from
administration, discuss and complete various projects, and go over
successful goal attainment. Manage daily operations of the Imaging
Department including: Diagnostic, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and
MRI. Participated in marketing to increase the visibility and scan volumes
of the imaging center. Step in to do imaging in CT and Diagnostic as
needed.
St Francis Hospital Federal Way, WA
Nov. 2002 - Nov. 2003 Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Oversee daily operations of the Hospital and Out Patients imaging
departments. Work with staff to develop strong leadership groups and set
solid goals. Work with budget team to develop fiscally responsible goals
and steps to achieve them. Oversee the daily operations through analysis of
monthly reports, review of procedures, and direct communication with staff
and medical director. Implemented aggressive and creative marketing plan to
increase the visibility and scan volumes of the imaging centers. Develop
strong relationships with area providers to meet and build their trust in
the department. Ensure compliance with Safety and JCAHO standards.
Northwest Hospital, Seattle, WA
April 2002 -Nov 2002 Operation's Manager
Manage Imaging Center in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality
patient care and teamwork. Build and maintain relationships with referring
physicians and radiologists for professional and accurate diagnostic
scanning. Insure customer satisfaction and resolve any challenges in
service. Oversee the daily operations through analysis of monthly reports,
review of procedures, and direct communication with staff and medical
director. Participated in marketing to increase the visibility and scan
volumes of the imaging center. Able to fill in for staff in various
positions: Imaging in CT or Diagnostic, Patient Registration, Film Room,
Scheduling, and Patient Preparation.
Michael L. Watson
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602-819- 9678
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Dec 2001 - April 2002, Supervisor Angio, Cath Lab, Vascular Lab
Supervise, Anglo and Cath Lab also Vascular Lab. Responsible for setting
protocols and procedures for the labs. Responsible for scheduling,
equipment maintenance, supplies inventory and billing. Reorganized
staffing patterns to make the department more efficient. Participated in
developing a budge. Oversee the daily operations through analysis of
monthly reports, Respond rapidly to problems and find viable solutions that
reflect fiscal responsibility, professionalism, and leadership
Accomplishments: open a new Cardiac, Angio, and Vascular Lab
Valley General Hospital, Monroe, WA
June 1999 - Jan 2002, Diagnostic Imaging Manager
Develop routine reporting structures, budget preparation, technology
assessment and acquisition. Compliance and staff performance reviews. Meet
with other department heads to implement requested changes from
administration, discuss and complete various projects, and go over
successful goal attainment. Manage daily operations of the Imaging
Department including: Diagnostic, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and
MRI. Participated in marketing to increase the visibility and scan volumes
of the imaging center. Step in to do imaging in Diagnostic as needed
Accomplishments: Implemented MRI also Bone Density program also relocated
the mammography Ste.
Re- negotiated radiology contracts to save $140,000
Michael L. Watson
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602-819- 9678
HEALTHSOUTH, Colorado Springs, Co
April. 1997 - Nov. 1999 Marketing Manager
Market for Diagnostic Imaging, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and MRI
also Mammography. Responsible for planning marketing strategies and
organizing territory management. Responsible handled physician relation
challenges. Participated in developing annual budget. Increase exams by 24%
the first year and addition 15% the 2nd year
St Francis Hospital/ Penrad Imaging, Colorado Spring, Co
July 1982 -April 1997 Operation's Manager
Managed operations of the radiology department including MRI, ultrasound,
nuclear medicine, CT, Cath Lab, special procedures, mammography also Dexa.
Participated in developing annual budget and handling employee's relations.
Responsible for payroll, hiring, firing and evaluations performance.
Justified capital purchases and budgetary responsibilities. Reorganized
staffing patterns to better utilize existing resources. We were a level 2,
trauma hospital
Senior radiology technologist/ special procedures.
Trained new technologist in special procedures/ Cath lab. Coordinated
scheduling for all procedures. Responsible for scheduling maintenance on
equipment. Responsible for inventory, billing also developing annual budget
Michael L. Watson
************@*****.***
602-819- 9678
EDUCATION
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE- Regis University, Colorado
Springs, CO
Major Field of Study - Business Administration, Minor
- Communications
ASSOCIATES DEGREE -Pikes Peak Community College,
Colorado Springs, CO
Major Field of Study - Management
CERTIFICATION - St. Francis School of Radiologic
Technology, Colorado
Springs, CO *St. Francis Volunteer Scholarship
Recipient.
License ARRT 192511
Washington State (RT
00004372)
AFFILIATIONS
Volunteer for the Valley General Hospital Foundation
Volunteer Swimming Instructor at the YMCA
Mentor at Chain Lake Elementary
Member of American Hospital Radiology Administrators (AHRA)
Volunteer swimming instructor for the Department of Parks and Recreation
Boy Scouts of America Committee Member, Colorado Springs, CO
Boys and Girls club