Kevin Sisterson has over 30 years of experience as a radiologic technologist and imaging administrator. He is currently the PACS Project Manager and Administrator at Grossmont Hospital, where he manages daily operations of the PACS and cardiology systems, oversees 50+ imaging modalities, and serves as the PACS operations lead for the Sharp Healthcare system. Prior to his current role, Sisterson held positions as an imaging manager, chief technologist, and staff technologist, where he gained experience in department management, budgeting, quality programs, and training. He has certifications in radiography, computed tomography, and fluoroscopy.
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Resume Kevin J Sisterson
1. 17963 Hwy 94
Dulzura Ca. 91917
Phone (619) 468-9252
Mobile 619-733-2643
E-mail kjsisterson@yahoo.com
Kevin J. Sisterson C.R.T.,
A.R.R.T. (R)(CT)
August 2002- Present Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Healthcare, La
Mesa Ca.
PACS Project Manager / Administrator
Manage daily operations of Picture Archive and Communication
System, Imaging and Cardiology
Workflow mapping and Systems integration analysis for best
practices, and identifying failure points.
Manage daily operations of Powerscribe speech recognition
software for Radiologist
Continually add and train users to the Synapse PACS System
Manage Imaging modalities; 5CR, 6 US, 2 NM, PETCT, 3 CT, 2
MR, Wireless portable CR, two DR, Specimen Radiograph, CD
burner /CD import, and Digitizer.
Manage Vitrea 3D application
Manage Cardiology Modalities 2 Cath Labs, multiple Ultrasound
IVUS machines.
Remote access planner and coordinator for physician offices
Serve as intermediary for Information Systems and Hospital
Administration.
PACS Operations team lead for SharpHealthcare.
Introduced paperless workflow with document scanning
Implemented CD burning to replace film for patients and MD’s
Prepare reports for Radiologist peer review
Create detailed workbooks and competancies for modality
operation.
Current CRT, CSRT, ARRT(R) (CT ) certification
December 2001- August 2002 Sharp Outpatient Imaging Center
San Diego Ca.
Special Procedures Technologist II
Perform CT scans, Radiographic and Fluoroscopic procedures.
Resource for junior CT technologists, lead technologist and
Imaging manager.
Assist schedulers and clerical staff to decrease scheduling
errors.
Liason for CT Lung Cancer screening program.
PACS planning team member. Teams include Workflow,
Software, training and Hardware.
December 1992 – December 2001 Sharp Coronado Hospital
Coronado, Calif.
2. Imaging Manager
Managed all aspects of a dynamic imaging department. Including:
Operating budget, capital budget and projects, recruitment, quality
programs and day to day operation of a 16 person staff.
Provided continuity during several company reorganizations and an
affiliation with Sharp Healthcare.
Converted manual department operations to computerized file and
billing system (IDX-RAD)
Negotiated contracts for preferred vendor services and attracted new
business. Measured increase in RVU’s 20%.
Trained users, technologists and physicians, on new computer systems
and applications.
Planned and coordinated capital equipment purchases, from project
justification to installation.
Maintained IDX-RAD dictionaries, and error logs. Created action plans to
decrease errors.
Acted as liaison for San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group to
assist in the maintenance and training for the teleradiology units, contracts
for coverage and Medical Staff issues.
1986- 1992 Hillside Hospital San Diego, Calif.
Chief Technologist
Performed Angio CT and Rad fluoro. Maintained supplies, liason for
nursing units. Responsible for department workflow, and work assignment
scheduling.
Supervised Department remodel including CT scanner and Angio Suite
replacement.
1985-1986 Smith Hanna Medical group San Diego Calif.
Radiologic Technology
Staff Technologist, Radiography
1981-1985 United States Army
Radiologic Technology
Progressed from staff technologist, shift leader to shift supervisor.
Qualified in CT, Fluoroscopy, Angiography.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with certification in
Radiography and Computed Tomography.
California Certified Technologist with certification in Radiography,
Fluoroscopy. Have met Senate Bill 571 requirements for and Venipuncture
and Contrast Administration.
Courses completed: General Education, Principals of information systems,
introduction to Operating Systems, Introduction to Unix, Program design and
development, System design and development, Introduction to LAN
management, Network Analysis and system integration and Networks and