Caitlin LaVoie holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Imaging and a Bachelor’s of Technology in Healthcare Management with certifications in mammography and diagnostic radiology. Her current job title is mammographer with Oswego Health. LaVoie benefitted from a career pathway program at Oswego Health. Her hard work helped her advance from being an employee in patient access to become an X-ray technologist.
“Caitlin’s story is pretty cool and something we’re very proud of,” wrote Jamie Leszczynski, and senior vice president of communications & chief brand officer. ICE Magazine recently found out more about LaVoie and her imaging career.
Q: Where are you from?
A: Fulton, New York
Q: Where did you receive your imaging training/education? What degrees/certifications do you have?
A: SUNY Upstate Medical University; Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Imaging; Training in Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography.
Q: How did you first decide to
start working in imaging?
A: When I worked in patient access at Oswego Health’s Fulton Medical Center in 2018, I spent a lot of time with the radiology staff. After learning more about the profession, I knew it was something I was interested in. I also love the challenge. Every exam I do I am always trying to do better than before to improve my skills and ultimately provide optimal images for the patient/doctor.
Q: What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
A: The most rewarding aspect of my job is helping people by providing diagnostic images or screening exams to assist the doctor in their findings.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: I love working directly with patients, and helping them learn more about why they are coming into the department and what we do.
Q: What interests you the most about the imaging field?
A: The science of how X-rays are made and history behind how radiolo
gy started to where it is today and the progress it continues to make.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: Passing my boards!
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: In the next 5 years, I would like to continue learning more. I want to be as versatile and helpful to the department and to patients as I can!
