ABOUT ME
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!
Credentials
Medical Radiation Technologist MRT(R)(MR)
BHA
Associations
Ontario Association of Radiography Managers (OARM)
College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO)
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