UH St. John Medical Center Radiology Supervisor Bryan Bauer, R.T.(R)(CT), started his journey in diagnostic imaging at Bowling Green State University. It is a journey that was borne out of uncertainty. It is also a fast-moving journey with a lot of potential for this month’s Rising Star!
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I live in Berlin Heights, Ohio which is a small, rural town around the Sandusky area.
Q: Where did you receive your imaging training/education?
A: I attended Bowling Green State University (Firelands Campus) where I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology.
Q: How did you first decide to start working in imaging?
A: Ironically, I was unsure of what I wanted to do after high school. My thought process was to get into something in the medical field as there would always be a demand for medical field positions. After looking through the health science catalog, radiology stuck out to me and the rest is history.
Q: What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
A: The most rewarding aspect of my job is when I can help solve a problem that makes the jobs of my techs easier and allows them to work more efficiently.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: In my current supervisor position, I like being able to make a difference in my areas and be somewhat of an umbrella for my departments. I have a wonderful group of techs who honestly make my job so much easier because of how good of a job they do. I care about our department and the people in it which I believe in turn helps those in our department care for their patients and co-workers as well. Being able to manage them on a day-to-day basis and hopefully give them the tools and leadership to make their job easier and provide great care to the patients is what I enjoy the most in my current position.
Q: What interests you the most about the imaging field?
A: I would say two things. First off, the patient care aspect. I knew I didn’t want to be a RN however I wanted to help people but just not be assigned to take care of them for an entire shift. Radiology allowed me to do that. Secondly, actually acquiring the images always interested me. I liked learning the technology behind radiology and understanding what the equipment is doing in order to obtain the images we see.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: I think my greatest accomplishment thus far is becoming a supervisor. When I was in X-ray school, I honestly would have never guessed that my career would have gone down the road of leadership. I am naturally more of a reserved person so being the person people came to with questions and issues was never a big desire or draw for me. However once I started in the field, I think it just kind of naturally happened. I liked helping and knowing the answers to problems or at least who to go to for the answer. Reaching the level of supervisor is beyond what I envisioned for myself 14 years ago but I’m happy it’s where I’m at now.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: In the next 5 years, I hope to continue to grow in my position and further cultivate my leadership abilities. Another goal I have is to complete my bachelor’s degree. •
Fun Facts
Favorite Hobby:
Spending time with my familyFavorite Show:
Sports (I really don’t watch TV
shows)Favorite Food:
Italian and Mexican foodFavorite vacation spot:
Hawaii1 Thing on Your Bucket List:
Visit IsraelSomething your co-workers don’t know about you:
I don’t have any tattoos
Rising Star Nomination
