Andra Tidwell

Experience

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  West Wichita Family Physicians P.A.

  Jul 1992 - Jul 1995

  Radiology Technologist/ Mammography Technologist

  Performed X-rays and mammograms

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  Renaissance Women's Center

  Sept 1995 - Jan 1997

  Mammography Technologist

  Performed screenings and diagnostic mammograms. Completed and submitted quality control, quality assurance, and reminder letters.

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  Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital

  Jan 1997 - Jul 1997

  Radiology Technologist and Mammographer

  Performed radiology exams and mammograms.

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  STEEPLECHASE DIAGNOSTICS

  Jul 1997 - Feb 1999

  Lead Technologist

  Managed employee schedules, quality control, state inspections, patient follow-up, and result letters. Performed mammograms and X-rays.

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  River Oaks Imaging Diagnostics

  Feb 1999 - Sept 2001

  Lead Mammography Technologist

  Managed facility startup, quality control, state inspections, patient follow-up, and result letters. Performed mammograms.

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  HEALTH SOUTH DIAGNOSTICS

  Sept 2001 - Nov 2004

  Lead Mammography Technologist

  Managed facility startup, quality control, state inspections, patient follow-up, and result/reminder letters. Performed mammograms.

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  Tops Comprehensive Breast Center

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2021

  Imaging Director

  Directed daily operations of four breast center locations. Created, edited, and updated policies and procedures. Implemented tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography, SmartCurve Paddle, and Savi Scout exams. Oversaw new hire/training process, corrective actions, schedules, payroll, and annual evaluations. Developed budget, contract review, and negotiations. Completed monthly operational review of financials; initiated and implemented scheduling, phone, and call accounting systems. Managed facility design and construction management as well as startup for new facility and facilities expansion. Audited all systems and coordinated research, data collection, accounts receivable, and revenue cycle. Hosted and attended regular departmental meetings and multidisciplinary breast conference. Facilitated physician relations. Organized marketing development and promotional products. Performed screening/diagnostic mammograms and stereotactic biopsies. Reviewed result and reminder letters, resolve list, and QC/QA MQSA/FDA standards.• Expanded business by adding a new facility that increased business, expanding service lines performed at facilities and increasing marketing efforts to grow the business by 40%.• Created and implemented a system for scheduling past due patients, increasing volume, revenue, and patient compliance for getting annual mammograms. • Implemented online scheduling system to increase volumes, along with patient satisfaction, while reducing incoming calls to scheduling, which improved patient hold time.• Created scheduling workflow to track and manage incoming fax orders to increase volumes and revenue by $100,000 per month.• PACS Administration: Initiated, planned, and implemented PACS, updated workflow, managed expansion projects, and completed training for staff members. Show less

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  The Rose

  Jul 2021 - now

  Director Of Imaging Services