SUSAN MARIE PRICE RT (R) (M) (CT)
KINGWOOD TX 77339
EDUCATION: Currently in College pursuing my BA in Radiologic Sciences
Glascock County High School, Graduated 1982
Military attendance Certificate Awarded 1986
Currently attending Lone Star College working on my Bachelors
in Radiologic Sciences
TECHNICAL
TRAINING: Air Force Radiology Specialist, Course I, 1984, US Air
Force Radiology Specialist Course II, 1985, Radiology
Specialist Clinicals, 1986, Midwestern State University,
Radiology & Radiation Protection, Standards, 1986,Midwestern
State University, Applied Radiology, 1986, Tennessee Heart
Institute 2006, GE Tech Course with Dr. Dowe 2006, Cardiac CT
Course Charleston SC 2006, Currently pursuing my Bachelor's
degree 2012
EQUIPMENT: Angiograms and Arteriograms, 1986-1996, CT GE 8800, 1985-
1988, Radiation Therapy, 1987, CT GE 9800 Quick, 1988-1990,
CT Toshiba TX 60, 1990-1994, CT Applications, Birmingham, Al,1994, CT Toshiba 600, 1994, CT Toshiba Express SX, 1994-
1996, Lorad Mammography Applications, 1995, CT GE Highlight
Advantage, 1996-1997,CT GE CTi, 1997-Current, CT GE 16 Slice,
2000-Current,Toshiba Acquilon 64, 2006
EXPERIENCE:
April 2007
January 2013 Director of Radiology, DOCTORS HOSPITAL PARKWAY+TIDWELL
Duties Performed: I oversaw daily operations of the entire
Radiology Department to include: Diagnostic, CT/MRI, Ultrasound,
Nuclear Medicine, and Mammography. After the closure of one of
the hospitals I oversaw the daily operations of CT/MRI,
Ultrasound, Diagnostic and Cardiac Cath. I am responsible for
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources and
program delivery for the Radiology department, including
developing and implementing policies and procedures, quality
improvement, compliance, competency assessment, patient care,
budget development and control, personnel
administration/staffing, and procurement of new equipment. I
supervise patient flow and staffing. I ensure facility
technical and documentation expectations are consistent with
JCAHO and meet Regulatory requirements in accordance with the
State Rules and Regulations.
Until Hurricaine Ike, I oversaw two separate Hospital settings.
Both were equipped with IP, OP and fully operational ER and
Operating Rooms. Both hospitals are with their own budgets and
operational guidelines per JCAHO and State Regulations.
November 2006
April 2007 Mobile Radiographer, CMMS X-ray
Duties Performed: Organizing schedule, making sure all
equipment is up and functional, and performing QA. Went daily
to patient's homes and nursing facilities, took X Rays and EKG's
then transmitted back for interpretation.
September 2006
May 2006: CAT Scan Manager (Consulting only), Dr. Reddy and Reynolds
Cardiology Associates
Duties Performed: Set up the entire CAT Scan Department
including state certification, ordering of equipment
and supplies. Responsible for billing codes and scanning all
cardiac work, including teaching hired technologist. Consulting
with Physician on all current technologies and recommending
scanning and coding techniques.
May 2006
April 1996: CAT Scan Manager, CYPRESS FAIRBANKS MEDICAL CENTER
Duties Performed: Promoted to CT Manager, 1997, All
administrative duties, took over the CQI
department and also Transporter and Assistant Supervisor,
brought department up to JCAHO
standards and achieved accreditation by both JCAHO and ACR
implementing various studies,
decision making in all expansion and new equipment purchases,
training all staff to current medical
standards, advising administration and recommending new
technologies.
March 1996
February 1995: Radiological Technologist, Cat Scan, Mammography, Cath
Lab
CLEVELAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Duties Performed: Setting up and Implementing the Cat Scan
Department, Special, Procedures, Cath Lab, routine
radiology, Mammograms as needed, assisting patients with drug
reactions, all type of receptionist duties, preparation for all
exams, MQSA, QA for CT
January 1995
November 1998: Radiological Technologist, Cat Scan, Cath Lab, Quality
Control Monitor, Mammography
ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
Duties Performed: Special Procedures, Cath Lab technologist,
Cat Scan, assisting
Patients with drug reactions, serving as an on call
technologist for CT, OR, and
Xray, QA for Cat Scan and Mammography, MQSA
November 1988
September 1983: Quality Control Monitor, Floor Manager, Radiological
Specialist E-4
US AIR FORCE
Duties Performed: Routine Radiography, Special Procedures,
angiograms, arteriograms, student
training, quality control, ordering of supplies, assisting on
the CODE BLUE TEAM, preparing
duty schedules, insuring all personnel were certified in CPR
and knew all drills, data
entry, receptionist duties including scheduling filing and
prep for special procedures, serving as an
\on call technologist for OR, CT, and Cath Lab
Awards and Achievements:
? All areas under my supervision, Radiology, Cat Scan,
US, NM and Mammography passed
according to State and JCAHO and State guidelines---2007
to 2013
? Succeeded in getting Mammography that was shut down
by the State up and Operational
again.-2007
? When taking the position as Director, one hospital was not
compliant in State or JCAHO the other hospital was not
JCAHO compliant. I succeeded in getting them accredited
through JCAHO and compliant to State guidelines.-2007-2008
. ACR Accreditation Awarded to both CT Scanners-2005
. Passed and Accredited Cat Scan for JCAHO, 1997-current
. Dec 1999 voted Employee of the Year
. Passed National Registry for Cat Scan, Oct 1999
certificate #211534
. March 1999 voted Employee of the month hospital wide
. Every month since January 1998-2002 recognized in the
Caught you Caring Program at Cypress Fairbanks Medical
Center
. Tech of the Quarter, 1996
. Safety Award, 1996
. Obtained TX State License #14832, 1995
. CPR Re-qualified - current every two years
. Passed American National Registry in Mammography,
Certificate #211534 MA, 1990
. Set up and implemented Sun Belt Regional Hospital
Mammography Department, 1990
. Received Honorable Discharge from US Air Force, 1987
. Passed USAF Quality Control Test for Radiography, 1987
. Certificate for Recognition Beyond the Call Of Duty, 1987
. ACLS Certification, Instructors Badge awarded 1986-expired
1989
. Passed American National Registry Radiology, Certificate #
211534 RT, 1985
. Certificate of Achievement in Radiology, 1984
References: Available upon request
Letters of Recommendation: Available upon request