Kaitlynn Hopkins

When I joined the Navy 12 years ago, I had big dreams to be a nurse. While that dream has changed over the years, my ambition has not. I found my place in radiology imaging, and I am excited to expand my knowledge and skills further.

I have 11 years of experience in the radiology field, starting in general diagnostic imaging. I have since obtained my Computed Tomography license (2022) and am currently working towards my MRI certification. I hope in the future to complete my master's degree and get my Radiologist Assistant registry.

I have been in the Navy for 12 years. My first year and a half was spent in school. I am now a radiologic technologist. Though I have held several different positions, that has always been my main position.

I have experience in diagnostic radiology, computed tomography, and lower-level management. I've managed training requirements, taught students and junior staff, managed schedules, performed as a PACs super user, and performed administrative duties. I have a wide range of experience throughout the radiology department.

I am flexible, determined, and resilient.

My radiology training was an accelerated training through the military. We did 6 months of didactic, classroom-based training, followed by 7 months of clinical experience-based training. I have also completed the experience-based path for my CT licensing. I have an Associate's in general education and a Bachelor's in general education with a minor in English. I hope to complete a second bachelor's in radiology or health sciences as a prerequisite for my master's program.