Kimberly Carr

Experience

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  Bronson Methodist Hospital

  Jun 1993 - Nov 1993

  Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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  West MI Imaging Center

  Nov 1993 - Aug 2010

  MRI Lead Technologist

  This was a mobile MRI position and during this time we served multiple hospitals in various cities. The last 6 years in this job I held the Lead Tech position. In this latter role, I supervised seven technologists and performed yearly reviews; ensured quality day to day patient flow; worked with the radiologists to provide protocol optimization; acted as liaison between radiologist and the technologist; assisted in completion of MDCH/CON papers; composed a training manual; monthly stats; responsible for operations of magnet and working with service; assist physicians with scheduling correct orders, and assisted with equipment purchases. During my last year, I worked with one of our radiologists to develop a Breast MRI program, and was responsible for reviewing and purchasing the new coil and the DynaCad system, as well as arranging all training for the systems. Show less

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  Spectrum Health

  Sept 2010 - now

  Lead MRI Technologist

  Responsibilities include ensuring quality day to day patient flow; protocol building and optimization; PACS completion, MR Safety; venipunctures; verifying orders and assisting physicians with scheduling correct exams; completion of MDCH/CON quarterly paperwork; ACR weekly QA program; act as a resource to all staff; monitors supplies and services needed. Established ACR Accreditation of our MRI unit and responsible for any changes/revisions/updates and recertification. Developed and implemented an MRI Ordering Guideline Book for the local referring clinics and offices based on the recommended protocols per our radiologist. This was executed with the goal of decreasing the number of incorrect orders coming into the system. Responsible for other duties as assigned. Show less

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  ISMRT - a section of ISMRM

  Jun 2017 - May 2020

  SMRT Member & Committee Member

  Divisions CommitteeNorth America National Chapters CommitteeMarketing CommitteeHome Studies SubCommittee