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

CERTIFICATESAdvanced 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

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 TECHNOLOGISTOpen 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 SPECIALISTOpen 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 TECHNOLOGISTRegional 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 systemsDec. 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 TECHNOLOGISTGreystone 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 TECHNOLOGISTGreystone 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 TECHNOLOGISTGreystone Imaging Center - Hoover, Alabama

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 TECHNOLOGISTMedical 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 TECHNOLOGISTHealthSouth 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

REFERENCES

Dr. Bradley R. Newcomer, PhDnewcomer@uab.eduU.A.B. School of Health Professions Biomedical Sciences ProgramProgram Director, Asst. DeanSHPB 424 A 1720 2nd Ave. So.Birmingham, AL 35294-1212205.934.7635

Dr. Wlad T. Sobol, PhDwts@uab.eduU.A.B. School of Medicine Radiology Chair OfficeProfessor, Medical PhysicistGSB G301 1720 2nd Ave. So.Birmingham, AL 35294-0113205.934.3932

Dr. Ruth D. Snow, MDU.A.B. School of Medicine Radiology Chair OfficeClinical Assoc. Prof. of Neuroradiology, RadiologistJT 374 1720 2nd Ave. So.Birmingham, AL 35294-0113205.934.3920

Sam Burkesburke@cypresspartners.comCypress Partners, LLCDirector of Asset Management, MRI Technologist60148 Christmas DriveMidland, GA 31820706.563.7392

David A. Graydavid@dgray.netOpen MRI of Jasper, LLCManager, Minister497 Salt Creek Rd.Munford, AL 36268256.310.3015

Donna Kennedydonnakennedy7@aol.comOpen MRI of Jasper, LLCOffice Supervisor145 Webb Dr.Nauvoo, AL 35578-5332205.275.2105