Michelle Carson

• Delivers direct patient care while ensuring both patient and equipment safety throughout all MRI procedures.
• Collaborate closely with radiologists, nurses, and office staff to maintain seamless communication and provide a high standard of care.
• Safety practices as a certified Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO, certified 2018); stay current on MR safety updates through daily research and vendor-led seminars.
• Ensure timely and efficient completion of MRI exams without compromising patient comfort or quality of care.
• Maintain full compliance with health system training requirements and safety protocols.
• Assist the scheduling team with crucial MRI clearance questions to ensure patient safety.
• Introduce and train students and cross-training technologists in MRI procedures and safety protocols.
• Streamline care and coordination between outpatient, inpatient, and ER patients through thorough safety screening and triage.
• Advocate for patient comfort and safety, particularly with claustrophobic and trauma patients; provide reassurance and clear communication to reduce anxiety and ensure safe, successful outcomes.
• Recognized through multiple patient satisfaction surveys for compassionate care, clear communication, and exceptional service.

• Worked in a high-volume outpatient clinic setting, managing a busy schedule of back-to-back MRI appointments.
• Maintained patient comfort and safety while delivering efficient, high-quality scans.
• Coordinated with front desk and scheduling teams to optimize patient flow and reduce wait times.

Siemens 1.5T and Hitachi Oasis 1.2T High Field Open MRI

• Collaborated with a team of technologists with scheduling and scanning patients in different MRI safety environments.
• Worked alongside radiologists as well as anesthesiologists for critical scans with patients under sedation for exams.
• Cared for patients of all ages as outpatients, inpatients and emergency patients
• COVID measures during pandemic

• Engaged with patients for their MRI exam at the inpatient, outpatient and emergency room settings.
• Patient safety upheld to the highest degree
• Siemens 1.5T magnet