Damaris Mejia
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Administrator of Diagnostic Imaging with extensive experience overseeing multiple imaging modalities, including mammography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, cardiology, cath lab, interventional radiology, MRI, CT, and diagnostic radiology. Adept at implementing innovative solutions to enhance patient care, optimize workflow efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong communicator and team builder, committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Director, Diagnostic Imaging and Procedural Areas
Sinai Health System
01.2021 - Current
- Budget Management: Managed operational and capital budgets within set guidelines, consistently achieving financial targets and supporting the strategic goals of the department
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Led the quality assurance for all operational areas, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission, HIPAA, IDPH, IEMA, and other regulatory requirements
- Patient Experience and Quality Improvement
- Policy and Procedure Management: Regularly reviewed and updated departmental policies and procedures
- Leadership and Operations: Directed the operations of multiple imaging modalities, ensuring 24x7 oversight through assigned managers and direct intervention when necessary
- Multi-Site Management: Led daily operations for Inpatient, Outpatient, and Off-site locations, coordinating seamlessly across multiple imaging modalities to optimize patient care and operational efficiency
- Equipment and Inventory Management: Oversaw the purchase, replacement, and maintenance of imaging equipment, maintaining strict inventory control to ensure continuous availability of resources
- Human Resources Management: Collaborated with section managers to manage all HR functions, including hiring, training, and disciplining staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Financial Coordination: Worked closely with hospital finance to maintain and update the charge description master, ensuring accurate billing and revenue optimization
- Identified and implemented processes to enhance revenue and reduce operational expenses
- Interdepartmental Coordination: Worked closely with peers across departments to achieve organizational goals, share information, and resolve complex issues affecting mutual areas of interest
- Staff Communication and Representation: Ensured timely and effective communication with staff on all aspects of operations, representing the Department leadership team and fostering a cohesive, informed workforce
- Special Projects and Additional Duties: Led special projects and performed additional duties as assigned, contributing to the continuous improvement and success of the department
Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health: General and Vascular Ultrasound
Triton College
12.2019 - Current
- Instruct sonography students, providing hands-on guidance and ensuring adherence to professional standards
System Operations Manager, Imaging Services
Sinai Health System
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations across multiple imaging departments, ensuring operational excellence and patient satisfaction
- Collaborated with financial analysts to review and present imaging service financials, supporting strategic decision-making
- Operational efficiency and workflow improvement
- Performance Reviews
- Adjusted staffing levels in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully recovering procedure volumes within a month post-COVID
- Implemented innovative liver elastography technology, advancing clinical capabilities in hepatology diagnostics
Resource Coordinator, Ultrasound
Sinai Health System
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated all ultrasound activities across multiple hospital sites, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency
- Facilitated staff education and protocol development, leading to a 12% increase in procedural volume
Sonographer and Clinical Instructor
Rush University Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2016
- Conducted complex vascular and general ultrasound examinations, participated in clinical research, and trained students and medical professionals
- Collaborated with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
- Supported physicians in making informed diagnoses with thorough documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information.
Education
Master of Health Administration -
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL01-2025
Bachelor of Science -
Rush University
Chicago, IL01-2016
Associate Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Triton College
River Grove, IL01-2003
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Budget and Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Multi-Modality Imaging Operations
- Process Optimization and Workflow Efficiency
- Team Development and HR Management
- Patient-Centered Care
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
Certification
- Quality Improvement in healthcare
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (AB and OB/GYN)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Professionalorganizations
- Society for Vascular Ultrasound Association, Member, Oral Presentation, 2016
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Member
- Chicago Area Vascular Association, Former President, 2016–2020
Timeline
System Director, Diagnostic Imaging and Procedural Areas
Sinai Health System
01.2021 - Current
Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health: General and Vascular Ultrasound
Triton College
12.2019 - Current
System Operations Manager, Imaging Services
Sinai Health System
01.2018 - 01.2021
Resource Coordinator, Ultrasound
Sinai Health System
10.2016 - 01.2018
Sonographer and Clinical Instructor
Rush University Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2016
Master of Health Administration -
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science -
Rush University
Associate Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Triton College
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