Kristin C. Hartpence's Page

Current Organization

Invivo Corp.

Profession

Other

If profession is "other", current profession is

Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Registered Radiologist Assistant

Title

Diagnostic Imaging Applications Specialist

Subspecialty and Expertise in Radiology

Women's imaging

Undergraduate, Medical School, and Graduate School (Degrees, Major, and Institution)

BS zoology Brigham Young University
AS radiologic technology Chattanooga State Community College
BS advanced radiologic Sciences Weber State College

Clinical, Academic, or Industry Experience

2 years RPA/RRA general imaging, 2 years clinical and didactic instructor radiology

Clinical, academic, research, or business interests within radiology

SRPE (Society for Radiology Physician Extenders) conference committee member, women's imaging - breast MRI
I would love to help open a complete women's center - MRI, US, mammography imaging, gynecology, etc ("one stop shopping")

Publications, Honors, and Awards

Phi Beta Cappa, Suma Cum Laude Chatt State, Magna Cum Laude Weber State, National Merit Finalist

Professional and Society Memberships

SRPE, CBRPA, ASRT, ARRT - RRA, (R), (MR), (CT), (M)

Personal interests and hobbies

reading, gardening, keeping up with research in women's imaging

Additional description or bio about me:

Curriculum Vitae

Kristin C. Hartpence BS, RPA/RRA, RT (R), (MR), (CT), (M)

14 Lost Creek Dr. H: 706-965-6165
Ringgold, GA 30736 C: 423-653-0578
khartpence@catt.com
Work Experience:
2008-2009 Diagnostic Imaging Applications Specialist at Invivo Corporation. Duties include: applications for computer aided detection software, MRI guided breast biopsy training, MRI coil applications.

2007-2008 Radiology Practitioner Assistant / Radiologist Assistant at Dalton Imaging Center. Duties included but not limited to: paracenteses, thoracenteses, hysterosalpingograms, joint injections, fluoroscopic exams, technical reports for x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine.

2003-2006 Radiologic Technologist at Dalton Imaging Center. Duties included: MRI, CT, Mammography, X-ray, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

2002-2003 Radiologic Technology Instructor at Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Duties included: Teaching courses – Radiation Biology, Radiation Physics, Radiographic Positioning, Radiographic Positioning Labs, and Clinical Instructor.

2001-2002 Dalton Imaging Center. MRI, CT, X-ray, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

2000-2001 Diagnostic Imaging. MRI Technologist.

1990-1997 Cephalon, Inc. Research Associate in Neurodegenerative Diseases – Alzheimer’s Group.

1987-1989 University of Alabama at Birmingham. Research Assistant in Molecular Biology Lab.

Education:
2005-2007 Weber State University. BS in Advanced Radiologic Sciences - Radiology Practitioner Assistant Board Certification.

1998-2000 Chattanooga State Technical Community College. AS in Radiologic Technology.

1982-1987 Brigham Young University. BS in Zoology.

Honors, Certifications and Affiliations:
Weber State – graduated magna cum laude, Chattanooga State – graduated suma cum laude, Chattanooga State radiologic technology class VP, National Merit Finalist. RPA certification from Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants. Radiologist Assistant (ARRT -RRA), MRI, CT, Mammography and X-ray certifications from the ARRT. Member ASRT and National Society of Radiology Practitioner Assistants.

Job preferences (location, salary, type of job, or other info)

southeast,

Interested in

private practice jobs, academic jobs, new ventures