Joel Bastien

ARRT-registered radiologic technologist with twenty years of experience as Radiology Manager & clinical coordinator for Mount Sinai/Beth Israel Medical Center. Expertise in fixed and mobile radiography, exposure to CTs, MRIs and fluoroscopic procedures. Certified in Orthopedic casting, pre- and post-op elbow brace.

Committed to providing high-quality radiologic services and catering to patient needs during exams. Proficient user of radiology management and hospital information systems and CPR certified. Nearly 28 years of experience as Radiology clinical coordinator and orthopedic technologist.

Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities. Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.

Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and orthopedic surgeons. Serve as a community leader within the Religious and/or Haitian community.

Assistant Radiology Director - OBH - Brooklyn, NY

(2022-01 - 2026-12)

• Counsel employees on work performance and/or behavior.
• Issue formal disciplinary action, in accordance with Human Resources policies.
• Prepare formal performance evaluations, discuss evaluations with employees, and Administrator.
• Delegate work duties and responsibilities.
• Review employee work schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain time records and submit accurate information to the payroll department.
• Collaborate with the Radiologists, Departmental Management, and staff to develop materials that can be utilized to educate staff.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and maintain meeting minutes and documentation.
• Oversees manager's review of schedules for all areas under imaging.
• Check status of imaging equipment function.
• Collaborate with Bio-medical Engineering to schedule and oversee preventative maintenance on imaging systems to ensure all instrumentation is safe and in good working condition.
• Collaborate with Medical Physicists to resolve equipment malfunctions and to ensure that all regulatory requirements regarding equipment performance are met.
• Assess documentation of problems encountered. Investigate and respond using an alternative process, staff education or referral to appropriate resource.
• Demonstrate prescribed operating procedures to ensure the highest quality of patient care and service.
• Monitor and share patient satisfaction feedback. Collaborate with staff and Radiologists to address negative feedback to improve patient experience and to improve scores within Department goals and budgets.
• Create a climate that inspires staff to be motivated and productive; promote professional growth for self and staff.
• Actively participate with the Administrator and Radiology leaders in program development and new construction or remodeling. Facilitate the rollout of them on time and within budget.
• Actively participate in meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interact with supervisors, lead workers, technologists, nurses, clerical support staff, and radiologists throughout the day to address and resolve the issues that impact the provision of services.
• Collaborate with the OBH Risk Management and Safety to ensure that safety standards are being met and risks are being mitigated.
• Ensure staff comply with safety and regulatory program requirements.

Radiology Clinical Coordinator - Mount Sinai Medical Center

(1995-01 - 2022-12)

Managed the radiology department for prestigious well-known hand surgeons. Responsible for budget for medical surgical supplies.

Invented

Inflatable extremity elevation device (U.S.

Patent Application

No. 11/938,622). Provide direct application of all casting pre- and post-op upper extremity injuries. Developed and enforced the radiology Department of Health protocol and procedures. Supervised and administered quality controlled and assurance of the diagnostic equipments. Clinical management of pre- and post-op elbow fractures. Performed routine reject and repeat analysis procedures. Extensive EMR, Epic user.

Extensive

Radiology & Surgical billing, CPT coding insight.

• Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of 10 clinical employees.
• Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills.
• Resulted in multilateral staff achievement of work objectives.
• Successfully maintain all radiology equipment with any downtime.
• Successfully refined and implemented new protocols for radiology staff.
• Maintained 12 exam rooms & Radiology equipment for outpatient surgical needs.
• Extensive medical & surgical terminology documentation specialist.
• Directly involved in setting up the strategic planning of the medical center.

Director and Board of Trustee - Theophile Outreach Center

(2000-01)

• Builds and maintain positive relationships with a range of organizations, individuals and networks.
• Engage in public speaking at various locations.
• Resourceful in identifying, engaging and administering opportunities while teaching program structure management.
• Responsible for distributing information, handing inquires, bookings and managing participants involved in the day-to-day operation of community outreach programs.
• Hosting various companies and vendors for the benefit of religious organization and connecting people of all ages with activities for the interest of the community.
• Trusted liaison to religious officials for the social and spiritual needs of all parishioners specifically within the Haitian, Haitian American and American community.

Radiology Manager / Radiology Clinical Coordinator - Mount Sinai Hospital

(1995-01)

• Supervised clinical staff and provide direct patient care for all orthopedic needs.
• Direct management of medical supplies and distribution.
• Casting and bracing for the treatment of metacarpal, elbow and distal fractures.
• Implementation of the Department of Health procedures.
• Enforcement of Radiation Protection protocols and guidelines.
• Support physicians with direct wound care protocols and procedures.
• Extensive documentation of medical histories.

A.A.S. - Medical Imaging & Radiology Technology - New York Technical College

B.S. - Science & Healthcare Administration - St. Joseph College

Certified Orthopedic Allied Professional - OAP(C) - Institute for Orthopedic Technology