Quality Control Manager

RONN SCHWARTZ

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Manager / Director

Highly qualified professional with strong operational performance directing and leading imaging services in the

healthcare industry. Effectively provides top-of-the-line medical leadership that exceed the prevailing "market

standard" and delivers the highest patient care available. Provides impeccable leadership and first-hand knowledge of

private imaging facilities, hospitals, and outpatient centers.

– Proven track record fostering a team-spirited environment based on open communication and mutual respect.

– Resourceful problem solver with critical ability to identify issues and provide effective resolutions.

– Advanced knowledge and expertise in troubleshooting repair and maintenance of radiographic equipment

generating cost-effective results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operational Leadership Budget Management Customized PAC Systems

Electrical and Electronics Exp. Purchasing / Cost Control Policies & Procedures

Contract Negotiations Equipment Maintenance Quality Control Standards

Strategic Planning Staff Training JCAHO Compliance

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

Management/Operations strengthened operations through operational improvement, developing new markets, and

establishing a new imaging center. Executed ongoing radiological field compliance with development of operational

policies, procedures, and training programs. Oversaw multi-radiology sites and assisted in the design and development

of customized PAC systems.

Staff/Program Development re-established physician confidence through quality control adjustments and

education/training of department staff and area physicians.

Cost-Control Measures reduced radiology equipment purchasing costs through vendor negotiations and

troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining in-house equipment and diagnostic machines eliminating outside service

costs. Set budgets and capital purchasing.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

SINUS CENTER, Boise Idaho 2009–Present

Radiology Technician / General Radiology and CT

Highlights

Operate radiographic equipment for examination of physician-ordered x-rays following standard protocol.

Prepare patients for diagnostic imaging; explain procedures, ensure patient comfort, and expertly apply correct body

positioning for optimal results.

Developed x-ray images and delivered radiographs to radiologists for diagnostic interpretation.

Calibrate and maintain x-ray machines, darkroom, and accessory equipment.

(Voluntary sabbatical to care for ill family member 2007–2009) During this time I worked in various PRN positions in

radiology

ELMORE MEDICAL CENTER, Mt. Home, Idaho 2005–2006

Director of Imaging Services

Notable:

Highlights:

Managed overall operations for inpatient and outpatient facilities across general diagnostic, fluoroscopy, MRI,

ultrasound, CT, and mammography services.

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Elmore Medical Center – continued

Effectively lowered purchasing costs through acquisition of radiology equipment for multiple sites, stringent

negotiations, and research of current market prices.

Analyzed and adjusted policies and procedures to ensure quality standards and restore physician satisfaction.

Prepared monthly operational and annual budgets yielding a more accurate expense budget.

Evaluated and maintained radiology equipment to reduce outside repair services.

Provided PAC training programs for physicians and radiologists.

MT. VIEW HOSPITAL, Madras, Oregon2003–2005

Director of Imaging Services

Highlights:

Oversaw operational workflow of imaging services for general radiography, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy,

mammography, and mobile MRI.

Set annual and monthly operational and capital budgets.

Authored and defined employee job descriptions according to standard protocol and guidelines.

Troubleshoot and repaired various in-house radiology equipment and machines to reduce service costs.

Ensured high-quality patient care and reinforced physician satisfaction.

Maintained JCAHO compliance and state regulations to ensure quality control.

GREFENSON MEDICAL CENTER / SINUS CENTER, Boise, Idaho 1993–2003

Director of Imaging Services / General Office Manager

Notable:

Strong contributor in the development and establishment of a new imaging center with seven-satellite offices

throughout Idaho and Nevada.

Introduced a PAC system in the Radiology Department displaying images in software format: not available

anywhere in the United States at the time physicians worldwide traveled to Center to attain PAC system training.

Highlights:

Directed all imaging service operations for medical center, sinus center, and satellite offices.

Effectively lowered purchasing costs through acquisition of radiology equipment for multiple sites, stringent

negotiations, and research of current market prices.

Strategically negotiated and purchased all equipment and maintained/lowered purchasing costs.

Designed and established policies and procedures and staff job descriptions.

Initiated JCAHO compliance certification.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MEDICAL OPERATORS & MANAGEMENT CORP (MOMC), Mobile Systems Director

TWIN FALLS CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, Staff Radiologic Technologist

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, GEORGE AFB/MT HOME AFB, Staff Radiologic Technologist

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Radiology Technician (R)(CT)

Advanced CT Training

Management and Leadership Training

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, BOISE, IDAHO

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Business and Management

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