Linda Bigus Resume
Resume:
Linda A. Bigus
Palos Heights IL 60463-3104
Email: *******@*******.***
Objective: Seeking a position in Imaging Management.
Summary:
• ARRT REGISTERED (R.T.) (MRI) (CT).
• Passed ACR accreditation within the first 4 months of tenure.
• Supervisor MRI, working with both High Field and Open MRI.
• Worked as Application’s Specialist for Hitachi Medical Systems.
• X-ray, and CT experience at a Level I Trauma Center.
• Worked with the County Coroner doing x-ray for Forensics.
Areas of expertise:
• Currently imaging Administrator for a very large multi facility Orthopaedic Imaging Center.
• Implemented Teleradiography
• Supervised and scheduled 6 Technologist’s to adapt to our growing patient workload.
• Initiate Marketing for the newest Center.
• Procured Digital Radiography.
• Self-motivated, works independently, adapts to change and problem solving easily.
2004 – Present Hinsdale Orthopaedics Hinsdale, Illinois
Imaging Administrator
• I started with 1 satellite site MRI, and the Main site being upgraded. We grew patient volume over 125% in the first year.
• Within the first 4 months of coming to Hinsdale Ortho, I had to be sure we set up an ACR accreditation program, as they had let it lapse. I passed both sites within the first 5 months.
• I was asked to take on the control of Radiology, over their team leader, as well as Dexa. I am in charge of all Capital X-ray equipment, performing site visits to procure new X-ray Equipment for our newest facility in Naperville, IL.
• Developed standard operating procedures, assembled a Policy and Procedure Manual for 3 different modalities, X-ray, MRI, and Dexa.
• Executed all the procurement of equipment and materials, bidding, contractual negotiations, as well as project management timelines.
• Opened third MRI site, in Feb. 2007.
• Laboriously involved with the implementation of PAC’s system in our facilities. Performed initial ground work, recommendations, and worked with IT to develop it, and have it successfully running at all sites.
• Work professionally with the Physicians, and team members.
2002 - 2004 Hitachi Medical Systems Of America Twinsburg, Ohio
MRI Applications Specialist
• Traveled extensively. Worked independently.
• Trained other technologists on the Open MRI systems. They had 5 different Open MRI systems that I trained other’s on.
• Was a true team leader, willing to learn new things, and eager to share my knowledge.
1998 - 2002 Forest City Open MRI Rockford, Illinois
Senior Technologist
• Recruited from Level 1 Trauma Center to join first Open MRI in Rockford IL.
• It became a multimillion-dollar business with expansion plans in the near future.
• I also worked in the office during that time, scheduling, filing, doing reports, and ordering supplies.
1981 - 1998 Rockford Memorial Hospital Rockford Illinois
Technologist
• Became registered in Radiologic Technology, CT, and MRI. Worked in a very fast paced, very technical setting with a lot of multi tasking. Level I Trauma Center.
• Work well under pressure, and, am very people oriented.
• Patient Care is of utmost importance to me.
Education:
• Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology 1975-1977
• Passed ARRT Exam Radiologic Technology in 1977
• Worked in CT/MRI for 12 years, on both high and low field magnets.
• Passed ARRT for MRI Exam in 1997
• Passed ARRT CT Exam in 1998
Affiliations:
• Active member of ARRT
• Active member of the Illinois Society of Radiologic Technologist’s
• Active member of the ASRT
• Active member of the MRMS Society
• Active member of AHRA ( American Healthcare Radiology Administrators)
Linda A. Bigus
Contact this candidate