Connally Memorial Medical Center (CMMC) Imaging Director Kennith Crump, MS, CNMT, RT(R), always seemed to know he was destined to work in health care. It is a rewarding career, and he looks forward to each day.
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Rising Star: Chad Behrens
Aug 1, 2023
Chad Behrens, R.T.(R)(CT), holds an associate degree in applied science and serves as the site manager for Banner Imaging Skyline/McKee Breast Center.
Off the Clock: Traci L. Foster
Aug 1, 2023
Traci Foster’s path to a medical imaging career wasn’t a direct one, but it’s ended up getting her exactly where she wanted to be. After completing an undergraduate degree in elementary education, Foster returned to her hometown of Rochester, Minnesota, to attend radiology school at the Mayo Clinic.
[Sponsored] Company Showcase: Introducing KMG
Jul 1, 2023
The expert guidance and innovative imaging solutions provided by KMG lead to improved operations, enhanced patient experiences and optimized financial outcomes.
Rad Idea: Innovative AI Research
Jul 1, 2023
The Department of Radiology at University Hospitals has partnered with the health system’s innovation and commercialization engine, UH Ventures, to launch a new effort that leverages UH radiologists’ research expertise in artificial intelligence applications. The new entity is already collaborating with start-ups worldwide to validate emerging AI radiology technologies, such as algorithms that promise to identify patient fractures or strokes.
Off the Clock: Zach Johnson, National Sales, Kings Medical Group of Richfield Ohio
Jul 1, 2023
Like many kids growing up in Minnesota, Zach Johnson was out on the ice, learning to skate, not long after he could walk.
In Focus: Pamela K. Woodard
Jul 1, 2023
Pamela K. Woodard, MD, a national leader in cardiothoracic imaging, has been named head of the Department of Radiology, Director of Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) and the Elizabeth E. Mallinckrodt Professor of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She will begin her new role July 1.
Rising Star: Amy Jeffreys
Jul 1, 2023
Amy Jeffreys holds the title of practice liaison at Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women. She holds a Bachelor of Science-Communication from Illinois State University and an Associate Degree in Radiography from Heartland Community College.
In Focus: Dave Jordan
Jun 1, 2023
How did plasma physics research turn into a successful radiology career? It is an easy question to answer for University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Chief Medical Physicist and Senior Staff Scientist Dave Jordan, MS, Ph.D., DABR, DABMP, DABSNM, MRSE (MRSC), FACR, FAAPM. He is also a professor of radiology at Case Western Reserve University.
Rad Idea: A Better Way to Onboard
Jun 1, 2023
Are you overwhelmed with multiple tasks and feeling like there is not enough time in the day? This was my experience, which prompted me to consider ways to automate certain aspects of my operation. One area where we were falling short was onboarding new employees. I felt I made employees question their employment choice based on how erratic and terrible this process was.