Robert Allen Foster, RT
**** ***** ******** ****., *** 504, Mesquite, TX 75150
Cell: 214-***-****
acxzk5@r.postjobfree.com
CLINICAL APPLICATION PROFESSIONAL
Profile:
More than 25 years’ successful experience in the field of radiologic technology, strengths in department management, problem-solving and trouble-shooting, planning/implementing policy and procedures.
Over 15 years’ experience as a Radiology Information System / PACs administrator, handling support, upgrades, training and installation of equipment.
Possess solid computer skills.
Excellent working knowledge using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio
Ability to train, motivates, and supervises employees.
A team player.
Develop, plan and monitor department remodels and equipment upgrades.
Develop, plan and monitor department Staff
Synopsis of Achievements:
Chosen for the Baylor Healthcare Systems Enterprise Radiology RIS / PACs / VR, design and development team. Later transferred to the implementation and support group.
GE Advanced Training Program – GE RIS-IC System Administrator PowerScribe 5.0 Dictation Administrator training
Texas Department of Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
Certified - 1993 to 2015
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
1982 to 2015 License Retired
Employment:
Dallas Regional Medical CNTR 3 mths 4/2016 – 6/2016
1011 Galloway, Mesquite TX 75149
Maintain quality control of image and record databases.
Provide 24 hour support as part of the Central zone on-call team.
Assist with the maintenance of the PowerScribe Database and PACS image Database
Contract Northwest Ark. 2 mth contract
Pacs Administrator
Maintain quality control of image and record databases.
Work the Patient Merges / Image merges/ patient account changes for 5 hospitals.
EPIC frontend and IPAC PACS
Unemployed Layed-Off Mar 2015
Baylor Medical Center Garland, Garland, TX 2014 - 2015
RIS / PACs / PowerScribe VR Administrator
2300 Marie Curie Blvd, Garland TX 75042
(972) 487 - 5521
Maintain quality control of image and record databases.
Provide 24 hour support, as part of the East Zone on-call team.
Preformed trouble shooting of McKesson software and interfaces,
Transferred Cardiology images to CV PACs
Assist with the maintenance of the PowerScribe Database and PACS image Database
Resolve image, database and hardware issues.
Train new employees on the GE RISC RIS and Centricity, new radiologist on
GE RISC RIS and Centricity, as well as the PowerScribe 5.0 VR usage. GE CVIS PACS
Review upgrades software and prepare training material.
Install software, train employees and preform hardware installs as required
Assist with plans and monitor department remodels and equipment upgrades
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX 2013-2014
RIS / PACs / PowerScribe VR Administrator
Jean Plumber - Radiology Informatics Manager
3500 Gaston, Dallas TX 75246
(214)820 - 4648
Maintain quality control of image and record databases.
Provide 24 hour support as part of the Central zone on-call team.
Assist with the maintenance of the PowerScribe Database and PACS image Database
Resolve image, database and hardware issues.
Worked with GE RISC RIS and Centricity, as well as the PowerScribe 5.0 VR usage.
Train new employees on the GE RISC RIS and Centricity, new radiologist on
GE RISC RIS and Centricity, as well as the PowerScribe 5.0 VR usage.
Train current radiology employees to become Super Users
Review upgrades and prepare training material.
Install software and hardware as required
Chosen as one of two Primary Coordinator for the Life Image product, in pilot.
Product has been adapted as a system solution, to import outside images.
1st Chairperson for the System RIS-C council
Baylor Healthcare Systems, Dallas, TX 2010-2013
RIS / PACs / VR Administrator - System Analyst
Deidra Harp Mgr BIS Clinical Image Solutions
2100 Bryan St, Dallas TX 75201
(214)820 - 4352
Baylor Healthcare Systems Enterprise Radiology RIS / PACs / VR, design and development team
Support current Enterprise install base, resolving issues as needed. Quickly and effectively solve our customer challenges.
Assisted in the migration of the McKesson Cardiology PACS to GE CV PACS.
Provide onsite support during Simulation events and Go Lives.
Worked with GE RISC RIS and Centricity, GE CVIS as well as the PowerScribe 5.0 VR usage.
Provide training to Radiologist, Super Users and General Users.
Review request for new and update current access request.
Review current processes for updates and evaluate request for changes.
Maintain quality control/satisfaction records, constantly seeking
New ways to improve customer service.
Review Software upgrades and assist in creating training material
Baylor Medical Center Garland, Garland, TX 2004-2010
RIS / PACs / VR Administrator
Debra Merten (Retired)
Director Radiology
2300 Marie Curie Blvd, Garland TX 75042
Maintain quality control of image and record databases.
Provide 24 hour support.
Resolve image, database and hardware issues.
Train new employees on the GE RISC RIS and Centricity, Radiologist
Worked on GE RISC RIS, Centricity 5 PACS, McKesson CADIOLOGY PACS
as well as the PowerScribe 3 / 4 AND 5.0 VR usage.
Review upgrades and prepare training material.
Install software and hardware as required
Develop, plan and monitor department remodels and equipment upgrades
Mantis Technology, LLC, New York 2001-2004
RIS Implementation Manager – Sales and Support
Work with 3 sales professionals covering 48 states
Support sales reps in opening new accounts and upgrading existing service.
Provide 24 hour support.
I worked with the MANTIS-IQ RIS Product, THAT INTERFACED WITH MULTIPLE PACS SYSTEMS.
Resolve image, database and hardware issues.
Train new employees, new radiologist
Review upgrades and prepare training material.
Install software and hardware as required
Quickly and effectively solve customer challenges.
Maintain quality control/satisfaction records, constantly seeking new ways to
Improve customer service.
PhyMed Diagnostic Imaging Center,
Dallas, TX CLOSED 1995 - 2005
Information Systems Manager
Scanned using Toshiba CT/MRI and Allegro 3D workstation
Responsible for multiple servers (Novell, Windows2000, Windows2003 and NT)
and ASP Windows 2000 system.
Maintained both the Internet setup and extranet connection between 6 locations.
Installation, data conversion and new database creation for 2 new systems.
PACs system database creation.
I worked with the MANTIS-IQ Product
I worked with a product, RADMAN RIS, produced in California.
Responsible for new PC hardware purchase and installation.
Maintained the Phone system
Provide 24 hour support.
Resolve image, database and hardware issues.
Train new employees, new radiologist
Review upgrades and prepare training material.
Install software and hardware as required
Quickly and effectively solve customer challenges.
Maintain quality control/satisfaction records, constantly seeking new ways to improve customer service.
Develop, plan and monitor department remodels and equipment upgrades
Additional Employment:
Phymed – Research Row Site Site Manager
Head and Spine Institute of Texas – Image Scan Site Supervisor – MRI Technologist
Southern Hills Medical Center Assistant Director of Imaging
Fugifilm-PACS
PhyMed Diagnostic Imaging Center Chief Technologist
Education:
Beeville County College, Beeville Tx 1994 - General Studies
Baptist School of Radiologic Technologies 1980 - 1982 A.R.R.T 179242
Bandera High School – Diploma
1978 - 1980
References:
Mrs. Christi Lively, ARRT, MS
Rockwall, TX.
Cell Phone 903-***-****
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Ms. Denise Southard
Royce City, TX
Cell Phone (214)326 – 6478
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Mr. Marco Rodriguez, BS
1908 Robin Ln
Garland, Tx 75042
H(972)840 – 3154
C (469)766 - 5267
E-Mail: acxzk5@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Ronald Norris, ARRT, MS
Vice President – Select Hospital Garland
Cell Phone (214)682 – 0533
Phone (214)274 – 9544
Letters of Reference Available