This document provides a summary of Michael K. Roberts' education, certifications, professional experience, and references. It shows that he has over 20 years of experience in radiologic technology, including as a chief technologist at multiple MRI and CT centers. He has extensive experience in areas such as protocol development, quality assurance, and facility startups. References are provided from academic institutions and previous employers who praise his skills and accomplishments.
1. MICHAEL K. ROBERTS, RT(R)(MR)
(205) 702-4854 home - (205) 913-1232 cell - mkrobe9495@aol.com
EDUCATION
JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Birmingham, Alabama
· Associate Degree in Applied Science; Specialty - Radiologic Technology
Included one year of clinical rotations in Diagnostic X-ray, Portable X-ray, MRI, CT, Special Procedures, Trauma
Imaging, Surgery w/ ”C-arm” Imaging, Fluoroscopy
· Received Top Student Award in M.R.I. and C.T. specialty modalities
· Dean's Honor List - 4 terms; President's Honor List - 2 terms
· Graduated – “Cum Laude” - 3.7 GPA
CERTIFICATES
Advanced Studies: MRI Principles for the Scanning Technologist – U.A.B. – Birmingham, Alabama
Advanced Studies: MRI Physics and Image Quality - G.E. MED SYSTEMS TRAINING - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Advanced Studies: Hi-Speed CT - Levels 1 & 2 - G.E. MED SYSTEMS TRAINING - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
REGISTRIES
March 1995 to Present RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST – RT, (R)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.)
Oct 1999 to Present MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING – (MR)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.)
PROFICIENCIES
· Supervision
· Teaching/Mentoring
· Team Building
· IT Maintenance
· Phlebotomy
· Patient Care
· Protocol Development
· ACR Accreditation
· MRI / CT Applications
· Safety
· Outpatient Center Start-Up
· QA / QC
· CPR
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Multiple Dates to Present CONSULTANT / APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST / ACR SPECIALIST
· SOUTHERN E.N.T. of BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham, AL - June to Sept 2013 for CT
· SOUTHERN E.N.T. of BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham, AL - Sept. 2010 for CT
· MADISON OPEN MRI (ODC) - Madison, Alabama - Dec 2007 for MRI
· MADISON OPEN MRI (ODC) - Madison, Alabama - May 2008 for MRI
· REGIONAL OPEN MRI – Thomson, Georgia - April 2007 for MRI
· VETERAN’S HOSPITAL - New York, New York - July 2006 for MRI
· AUBURN UNIVERSITY - Auburn, Alabama - June 2005 for MRI
· OXFORD OPEN MRI - Oxford, Alabama - May 2003 for MRI
· IMAGESOUTH MONTCLAIR - Birmingham, Al - Nov 1999 for CT
2. Nov. 2007 to Present CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
Open MRI of Jasper - Jasper, Alabama
· Recruited to revamp applications and protocols for an existing free-standing clinical site involving fixed “G.E.
Signa Profile Open M.R.I. Unit.”
· Built all new MRI scan protocols, quality control protocols, and safety protocols for “G.E. Signa Profile Open
M.R.I.” and other related equipment.
· Achieved “Accreditation” by the A.C.R. upon first submission
· Coordinated company policy and procedures implementation for site revitalization with upper
management, achieving a 40% increase in profits in first 18 months
· Implemented new P.A.C.S. system and related computer peripherals
Oct. 2005 to Nov. 2007 CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
Open MRI of Sylacauga - Sylacauga, Alabama
· Established and built all MRI scan protocols, quality control protocols, and safety protocols for “Hitachi –
Airis 2 Open M.R.I.” unit and other related equipment
· Achieved “Accreditation” by the A.C.R. upon first submission
· Coordinated policy and procedures implementation for new site outpatient start-up, with management
· Involved in all areas of medical imaging supervision with daily routine image acquisition, including
ordering/purchasing, scheduling, hiring, training, evaluation, service coordination, quality control, protocol
advancement, worker relations, Tech/Dr. liaison, scanning
Oct. 2004 to Feb. 2005 PROJECT START-UP SPECIALIST
Open MRI of Sylacauga - Sylacauga, Alabama
Involved in all areas of a medical imaging facility initial build and start-up, from construction and community
integration through to initial marketing, project completion and center opening
· Recruited to perform initial upstart and applications rendering for new outpatient clinical site; fixed
“Hitachi – Airis 2 Open M.R.I.” equipment
· Implemented temporary protocols and equipment hardware start-up and daily scanning for “Picker 1.0T
Mobile M.R.I. Unit” prior to “fixed” center completion.
· Worked closely with management to coordinate company policy and procedures implementation for new
site start-up, including Technologists, general employees, and Doctor regulations / procedures
· Built patient throughput to profitable level within 3 months; far exceeding expectations
Dec. 2002 to Oct. 2004 CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
Regional Open MRI - Thomson, Georgia
Involved in all areas of medical imaging supervision with daily routine image acquisition, including
ordering/purchasing, scheduling, hiring, training, evaluation, service coordination, quality control, protocol
advancement, worker relations, Tech/Dr. liaison, scanning
· Accepted position as “Clinical Site Instructor” and trained students from Thomson High School looking to
pursue Radiologic medical career
· Established and entered all MRI scan protocols, quality control protocols, and safety protocols for Philips
Panorama 0.23T Open M.R.I. equipment and other related equipment
· Achieved “Accreditation” by the A.C.R. upon first submission
· Recognized by “Philips Medical Systems” as show site for quality of images produced and expertise with
Panorama systems
3. Dec. 2002 to April 2003 PROJECT START-UP SPECIALIST / LIASON
Regional Open MRI - Thomson, Georgia
Involved in all areas of a medical imaging facility initial build and start-up, from construction and community
integration through to initial marketing, project completion and center opening
· Recruited to perform initial start-up and applications rendering for new outpatient clinical site involving
“Philips Panorama 0.23T Open M.R.I.” equipment
· Performed as “Site Specialist” for site start-up, working directly with Vendor Applications Specialists and I.T.
Professionals for network integration, hardware and software implementation of medical imaging and other
center peripherals
· Worked closely with management to create company policy and procedures implementation for new site,
including coordination of Technologists, office staff, and physician regulations and procedures
· Negotiated numerous vendor contracts, including medical supplies, hazardous waste disposal, emergency
equipment, building contractors, computer technologies, insurance regulation agreements, and daily
operations contracts (i.e. laundry, utilities, office equipment, etc.)
· Wrote “ Policy and Procedures” guidelines and manuals to comply with state and local site readiness
requirements, implemented procedures, and passed ALL state, local, and insurance site inspections prior to
center opening
· Involved in all phases of interviewing and hiring center technical staff
· Direct contact marketing of new center to doctors, hospitals, community leaders, media and residents prior
to and beyond center opening
July 2000 to Nov. 2002 CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
Greystone Imaging Center - Hoover, Alabama
Involved in all areas of medical imaging supervision with daily routine image acquisition, including
ordering/purchasing, scheduling, hiring, training, evaluation, service coordination, quality control, protocol
advancement, worker relations, Tech/Dr. liaison, scanning
· Accepted position as “Clinical Site Coordinator” and trained students from U.A.B.’s Radiologic School in
M.R.I.; Recognized by U.A.B. Dept. Head Dr. Bradley Newcomer as “Best Clinical Site”
· Bolstered increases in all imaging modality revenues by as much as 15% through marketing
integration/protocol advancement/employee per capita throughput
· Engaged and implemented “employee bonus” motivational strategy to improve employee/management
relations and increase employee output - which led to lower absenteeism
· Fostered overall better team environment for all employees through implementation of monthly meetings
between Management/Doctors/Technologists/Clerical Staff
Oct. 1999 to July 2000 MRI TECHNOLOGIST
Greystone Imaging Center - Hoover, Alabama
Involved in all areas of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, including orthopedic, neurologic, and internal related
procedures
· Diligently worked as MRI/CT Technologist full time while independently studying for and passing the
advanced level upper modality certification by The A.R.R.T. on first attempt (MRI)
· Dependable employee with low absenteeism and excellent work ethic
Oct. 1998 to Oct. 1999 CT TECHNOLOGIST
Greystone Imaging Center - Hoover, Alabama
4. Involved in all areas of C.T. imaging including orthopedic, neurologic, and internal procedures
· Established and implemented new scan protocols, quality assurance, and related hardware for new “fixed”
Yokogawa / G.E. Medical Systems Helical “DXi” C.T. unit
· Performed as specialist on latest G.E.’s Advanced System, the new “DXi”
· Certified by Advanced G.E. Applications as completing Level 2 applications on G.E. Computed Tomography
Systems
· Trained in M.R.I. to be back-up for all Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures.
June 1995 to Sept. 1998 CT TECHNOLOGIST
Medical Center East - Birmingham, Alabama
Involved in all areas of C.T. imaging including orthopedic, internal and neurologic procedures
· Established and implemented new scan protocols, quality assurance, for new “fixed” G.E. Medical Systems
Helical “CTi” C.T. unit
· Certified by GE Medical Systems' Training in Partnership as having completed the on-site "CTi Short
Program" and the "HiSpeed CT Level One Customer Class"
· Developed specific CTi protocols along with M.C.E. staff Radiologists due to superior skill level at "helical /
spiral" scanning and excellent collaborative skills
· Recognized as PC expert and asked to implement new scheduling formats, PC repair, and system integration
· Awarded top recognition by Cancer Treatment Center for "possessing a real understanding for what it is
we're trying to do and achieving our desired results consistently and the best"
Dec. 1994 to Oct. 1995 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
HealthSouth Corporation - Birmingham, Alabama
Worked with world renowned Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Doctors, including James Andrews, Larry Lemak,
Joe Sherrill, Stan Faulkner, others while providing surgical, trauma, and diagnostic imaging x-ray support.
· Entrusted to image top celebrities in the world of professional sports, including Stan Humphries, Vincent
"Bo" Jackson, Terry Bradshaw and many others.
· Performed at such a level of skill that Supervisor Tommy Davis once stated, "Mike, I've only known two
people in my entire career that can x-ray the way you can...and one of those is me!"
· Competent in all areas of R.T. involvement, including trauma imaging, portable imaging, portable surgical
imaging, "C-arm" surgical imaging, routine x-ray, fluoroscopy.
References available upon request
5. REFERENCES
Dr. Bradley R. Newcomer, PhD
newcomer@uab.edu
U.A.B. School of Health Professions Biomedical Sciences Program
Program Director, Asst. Dean
SHPB 424 A 1720 2nd Ave. So.
Birmingham, AL 35294-1212
205.934.7635
Dr. Wlad T. Sobol, PhD
wts@uab.edu
U.A.B. School of Medicine Radiology Chair Office
Professor, Medical Physicist
GSB G301 1720 2nd Ave. So.
Birmingham, AL 35294-0113
205.934.3932
Dr. Ruth D. Snow, MD
U.A.B. School of Medicine Radiology Chair Office
Clinical Assoc. Prof. of Neuroradiology, Radiologist
JT 374 1720 2nd Ave. So.
Birmingham, AL 35294-0113
205.934.3920
Sam Burke
sburke@cypresspartners.com
Cypress Partners, LLC
Director of Asset Management, MRI Technologist
60148 Christmas Drive
Midland, GA 31820
706.563.7392
David A. Gray
david@dgray.net
Open MRI of Jasper, LLC
Manager, Minister
497 Salt Creek Rd.
Munford, AL 36268
256.310.3015
Donna Kennedy
donnakennedy7@aol.com
Open MRI of Jasper, LLC
Office Supervisor
145 Webb Dr.
Nauvoo, AL 35578-5332