Sharon Benfield has over 25 years of experience in healthcare, including over 15 years as a supervisor in radiology departments. She has a Master's in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor's in Biology. She is skilled in strategic planning, collaborating with physicians and administrators, and improving operational efficiencies. Currently she supervises 16 staff members at Catawba Valley Medical Center, where she serves as the after-hours contact and helps coordinate patient care between departments.

1. Sharon Benfield
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 234-4196
Sbenfield@charter.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 25 years hands-on experience in
fast-paced residential and hospital environments.
• Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness.
• Experienced in strategic planning and meeting organizational goals.
• Experience in collaborating with different stakeholders including physicians, department
directors and nurse administrators.
• Experience in collaborating with administrators in capital equipment purchasing decisions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC
2nd/3rd Shift Supervisor 12/2001 - current
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of radiology, CT, ultrasound and cardiovascular lab with a
total of 16 staff members.
• Facilitate coordination between multiple departments to ensure efficient and high quality
patient care.
• Improve operational efficiencies and improve patients’ experiences by coordinating
schedules and facilitating interdepartmental cooperation.
• Serve as point of contact for patients and physicians regarding issues and take the
lead to initiate corrective action.
• Serve as a super user of the Powerscribe dictation system and perform administrator duties in
PACS (GE Centricity).
• Serve as the after-hours point of contact for the Administrator on duty, department
directors and employees.
Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, NC
Staff Radiology/CT Technologist 7/1990 - 12/2001
• Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
• Prepared for JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to
patients in all clinics.
• Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Kaplan University
Master of Health Care Administration Sept.2016
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science, Biology
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT# 242851 expires Feb. 2017)
• ARRT Certified Mammographer, Vascular-Interventional (Expires Feb 2017)
• BCLS (Expires May 2017)
• ACLS (Expires October 2017)
• Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA)
• Golden Key International Honor Society- Kaplan University Chapter