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Chonta Gaines

@chontagaines

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I train radiology teams and optimize PACS, Epic, and clinical workflows.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a PACS IT or Epic administration role where I can use my clinical expertise, system knowledge, user training experience, and workflow improvement skills in a healthcare IT environment.

At Tidal Health PRMC, I've spent decades training students and new employees on radiology procedures, patient care, safety protocols, PACS, and radiology software. I also coordinate imaging workflows, document patient data in RIS/PACS, troubleshoot computer and equipment issues, and collaborate with radiologists and IT teams to maintain system efficiency.

I've also served as Clinical Coordinator at Wor-Wic Community College, developing curriculum, evaluating student competencies, coordinating clinical sites, and implementing online classes. I'm pursuing a transition into PACS IT or Epic administration, where I can apply my clinical, training, and healthcare technology experience to improve patient care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clinical Instructor/ Charge Radiologic Technologist

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Tidal Health PRMC

Jan 1993 - Present (33 years 7 months)

Educate and train students or new employees on procedures, systems, workflows, safety, protocols, and patient care skills. Educate users on proper use of PACS and radiology software systems.

PACS Epic RIS Patient Care Education Training Mentorship Troubleshooting Clinical Systems EMR Diagnostic Imaging Fluoroscopy Endoscopy Trauma Surgical Procedures Super User Workflow Management Curriculum Development

Clinical Coordinator

Wor-Wic Community College

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008 (3 years 11 months)

Assisted in the development of curriculum and program policies for student radiographers. Performed competencies, daily testing, and evaluations of students.

Curriculum Development Student Evaluation Instruction Patient Care Advising Clinical Coordination Health Fair Representation

Radiology Technologist | Phlebotomist

Tidal Health PRMC

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001 (2 years 11 months)

Collected patient medical history and documented information in the EMR system. Liaison between outpatient lab and radiology office.

EMR Patient Care Phlebotomy Clerical Support Scheduling Insurance Verification Medical Billing Electronic Filing

Dietitian Aide

Tidal Health PRMC

Jan 1990 - Dec 1993 (3 years 11 months)

Interviewed, evaluated, and monitored patients for clinical dietetic work. Collaborated with dietitians, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper nutrition plans were developed.

Patient Care Nutrition Diet Education Collaboration