Sandra Kimura-Garvin
Infrastructure Specialist at Mayfair Diagnostics- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Cultural Safety: Diversity & Inclusion Micro Certificate
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)Oct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate for Emerging Leaders
University of CalgaryMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Radiation Safety Officer
Radiation Safety Institute of CanadaJan, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
ACMDTT
Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic TechnologistsSep, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
CAMRT
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation TechnologistsSep, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
BLS Provider CPR (Level C)
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada -
Emergency First Aid & CPR
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine Inc.
Experience
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Mayfair Diagnostics
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Canada
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Medical Practices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Infrastructure Specialist
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2019 - Present
• Partner with the Manager of Infrastructure and drive the strategic planning and execution of all infrastructure projects to upgrade facilities and install diagnostics equipment for 16 clinics across Alberta and Saskatchewan• Investigate facilities and equipment to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation criteria• Conduct annual compliance testing and acceptance testing of all nuclear imaging units at the Calgary clinics• Liaise with vendors, management, and department leads to coordinate equipment installation and servicing• Participate in the contract negotiation process with renowned service providers and pharmaceutical companies• Prepare the facilities and team members for the occupational health & safety (OHS) assessment every 3 yearsKey Achievements:✔ Played a key role in several infrastructure projects such as the migration of equipment between Calgary locations, the outfitting of the new Cochrane clinic, and the decommissioning of the remote radiation clinic in Lloydminster ✔ Earned a formal recognition from senior leadership for orchestrating the seamless integration of the new nuclear medicine department in a Calgary clinic including camera installation, quality control, and staff member training ✔ Successfully opened up the new clinic in Saskatoon at the start of the pandemic in 2020 by overcoming major delays and roadblocks caused by lockdowns to realize the timeline for the provincial regulatory body’s inspection Show less
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Radiation Safety Officer
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2003 - Present
• Oversee 13 nuclear and 30 non-nuclear energy workers in the day-to-day delivery of the radiation safety program across a central hot lab, 2 cardiac stress labs, and 5 nuclear medicine departments for the diagnostics company • Supervise team members in their daily activities to ensure strict adherence with radiation safety policies • Facilitate up to 4 internal audits each year across all nuclear medicine departments to maintain compliance• Work closely with modality coordinators to monitor and assess image quality and technologist competence• Tasked with securing, maintaining, and renewing the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licensing • Control the radioisotope inventory, prepare annual compliance reports, and organize CNSC facility inspections• Accountable for reviewing CNSC inspection results and rectifying all conformance issues in a timely manner• Devise and present training programs to educate employees on radiation safety protocols and best practices• Review the findings from quality control testing to certify teams complied with Quality Assurance standardsKey Achievements:✔ Revamped the entire Radiation Safety Manual used for Mayfair Diagnostics’ radiation safety program to reflect the updated CNSC regulations and serve as a valuable resource for all nuclear energy workers✔ Achieved a flawless audit record throughout tenure including 8 successful CPSA accreditation inspections in 2022 by effectively certifying that all procedures, documentation, training programs, and equipment were up to code Show less
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Nuclear Medicine Coordinator & Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Sep 2002 - Jan 2019
• Guided the 10-member imaging team in the planning and execution of the nuclear imaging services and cardiac stress testing according to all imaging protocols at the 5 clinics in Calgary and remote location in Lloydminster• Conducted performance evaluations, defined schedules, and delivered training for nuclear medicine technologists • Collaborated with Lead Radiologist to design and implement imaging protocol guidelines for all nuclear studies• Corresponded with Clinic Managers and Modality Coordinators to uphold brand standards and CNSC licensing• Provided various nuclear medicine imaging services to diverse patients and addressed all inquiries and concernsKey Achievements:✔ Contributed to the opening of the first 2 cardiac stress testing departments for Mayfair Diagnostics by leading the training and coaching of all nuclear medicine technologists on the new testing processes and safety policies✔ Qualified services and taught radiopharmaceutical preparation, injection, imaging, and data processing to multiple nuclear technologists to achieve the highest enrollment in North America for the Prostate Cancer Clinic program Show less
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Queensland Diagnostic Imaging
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Australia
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Hospital & Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Feb 1993 - Aug 2002
• Managed the entire nuclear medicine department and hotlab operations including patient imaging, camera quality control, and radioisotope inventory for the diagnostic imaging company • Built and nurtured patient relationships to understand unique needs and offer personalized treatment plans • Managed the entire nuclear medicine department and hotlab operations including patient imaging, camera quality control, and radioisotope inventory for the diagnostic imaging company • Built and nurtured patient relationships to understand unique needs and offer personalized treatment plans
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Education
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1986 - 1988
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Diploma Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology
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