ABOUT ME
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I am originally from southwestern Ontario and moved to the Toronto area about 22 years ago to begin my career in healthcare. I started my career journey as a medical radiation technologist at William Osler Health System. Medical radiation technologist are members of the allied health team and as such, they belong to a regulated college, the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO). We must comply with the acts set forth by the government; Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act, 1990 and the Medical Radiation Technology Act, 1991. My professional obligations included working in a collaborative practice, on-going continuing education and patient-family centred care. These values are set forth by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).
I transitioned into mammography and MRI where I worked with the incoming MRI students as well as supporting the MRI department lead. My path then led me to my role as a Health Links resource coordinator, a very collaborative position that worked with many community health care partners.
After 19 years, I left Osler to join the dynamic team at Mackenzie Health to work as a Patient Care Coordinator. I enjoyed the role, leading others and supporting new initiatives which involved a new EMR implementation and a net new hospital build, the creation of the Vaughan hospital.
I moved to Trillium Health Partners to take on the role of Clinical Manager Diagnostic Imaging. At Trillium I was also involved with a new PACS, EMR and new patient tower. I acted as advocate for the diagnostic team as well as the liaison with other hospital professionals for issues that relate to medical imaging.
Currently I am the Director of Paramedical Services at Stevenson Memorial Hospital where I oversee the laboratory, pharmacy and diagnostic imaging. The biggest challenge has been adjusting to the challenges a small medium sized hospital faces. We will be embarking on a large addition in order to meet our regions growing hospital needs. Leading during the pandemic has certainly be challenging. This is still a new role for me, and I look forward to lots of growth!
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Credentials
Medical Radiation Technologist MRT(R)(MR)
BHA
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Associations
Ontario Association of Radiography Managers (OARM)
College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO)
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References
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, (2019). Retrieved September 29 2019, from
https://www.camrt.ca/mrt-profession/
College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario, Standards of Practice. Retrieved September 29 2019, from
https://www.cmrto.org/pdfs/introduction/cmrto-standards-of-practice-2019.pdf
Ontario, (n.d.). Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990. c.h.2. Retrieved September 29 2019, from
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h02
Ontario, (n.d.). Medical Radiation Technology Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 29. Retrieved September 29 2019, from
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/91m29
Ontario, (n.d.). Regulated Health professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c.18. Retrieved September 29 2019, from