Madison Hospital Radiologic Technologist Rachel Ammons, ARRT, is this month’s Rising Star. The Alabama native grew up in Springville before attending college at Southern Union State Community College in the small town of Wadley.
Ammons was nominated for this article by Madison Hospital Director of Imaging and Cardiopulmonary Vaughn Eason.
“Rachel is a dedicated imaging professional who routinely goes above and beyond to help out in the radiology department at Madison Hospital. During staffing shortages, she has eagerly stepped up to work long hours and she mentors staff and students with ease,” Eason wrote in his nomination. “Rachel has inspired leadership to develop a career mentorship and professional development program to help imaging professionals achieve their goals.”
ICE found out more about this Rising Star in a recent interview.
Q: Where did you grow up? Or, where are you from?
A: Springville, Alabama
Q: Where did you receive your imaging training/education? What degrees/certifications do you have?
A: Southern Union State Community College; ARRT certified.
Q: How did you first decide to start working in imaging?
A: I have always been interested in the medical field and once I took anatomy, I realized everything about bones fascinated me.
Q: Why did you choose to get into this field?
A: I love to help people and taking X-rays is interesting to me.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: The challenge of taking different X-rays all the time.
Q: What interests you the most about the imaging field?
A: Broken bones and unique stories on how it happened.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: I am the clinical instructor for radiology students.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: To further my education and get my bachelor’s degree.
