Jennifer Ellis, ARRT; R.T. (R), earned a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Keiser University in Melbourne, Florida to go with an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology. Her education continued on the job where she is now an imaging supervisor with Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital.
She recently shared more about her education, career and goals with ICE Magazine.
Q: Where did you grow up? Or where are you from?
A: I was born in Milford, Massachusetts, and lived in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, until I moved to Florida with my family in 1994.
Q: Where did you receive your imaging training/education?
A: I received my education from Keiser University in Melbourne, Florida. I have an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.
Q: How did you first decide to start working in imaging?
A: I have always been fascinated by the medical field and when my dad got sick it made me think about being in the medical field. Watching him in and out of the hospital and seeing how he was treated, either good or bad, made me decide to go to school to be in the medical field.
Q: What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
A: Getting to meet all different kinds of people and hear their stories. Everyone has a story to tell.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: That I am in a position to make a difference, whether it is for a team member or for the community.
Q: What interests you the most about the imaging field?
A: It never gets boring; there is always something different each day.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: Being nominated by administration for the Community Hero’s award and then being selected to be recognized on the Orlando soccer field as a Community Hero.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: To continue my employment with Orlando Health and become a director of imaging services.
Fun Facts
Favorite Hobby: Making things homemade, examples include homemade vanilla, my own chicken stock, canning, etc.
Favorite Show: “On Patrol Live,” or any live cop show
Favorite Food: Potatoes, they are so versatile
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere that I am with my family.
1 Thing on Your Bucket List: To visit Italy.
Something your co-workers don’t know about you: I would give up my career to go live on a farm and raise animals and have my own fruit and vegetable garden.
