Jennifer Plouse
Southside
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional and Army veteran with over 20 years in clinical care, operations, and leadership. Specializes in resolving complex issues and streamlining workflows to enhance patient experience and operational readiness. Recognized for effective communication, policy development, and implementing process improvements that elevate care delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Radiology Technologist
CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER
08.2025 - Current
- Utilizes EPIC EMR and PACS to perform diagnostic imaging, ensuring radiation safety and compliance while delivering efficient patient care, accurate positioning, and prompt resolution of equipment issues.
- Meticulously communicates and collaborates with members of the radiology team as well as other cross-functional team members.
- (Contracted via FlexCare Medical Staffing)
Registered Radiologic Technologist
JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Effectively communicated with distressed patients and families, skillfully de-escalating tense situations to maintain quality care; collaborated with ED, trauma surgery, anesthesia, and nursing teams to optimize imaging workflows during mass-casualty events.
- Deliver high-acuity trauma radiography (portable, ED, OR/C-arm, fluoroscopy) at a busy Level II trauma center, averaging 60-90 studies/shift with <2% repeat rate.
- (Contracted via FlexCare Medical Staffing)
Chief of Military Human Resources
BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as Chief of Military Human Resources (HR) responsible for directing HR functions for all assigned Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers, ensuring effective training programs, talent acquisition, staffing, employee support, and payroll accuracy.
- Executed civilian human resources (HR) functions such as reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and completing hiring actions in USA Staffing.
Radiation Safety Officer/Registered Radiologic Technologist
CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER OLYMPIA HILLS
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed and provided oversight of all day-to-day operations regarding the facility's Radiation Safety Program in accordance with 25 TAC 289.226, 232, and 233 and collaborated with Texas state officials regarding radiation safety regulatory compliance.
- Represented the facility administrator at a variety of radiation safety meetings and conferences, discussing ASC activities and plans to remain TAC compliant, and maintain awareness of trends within the field.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
BLANCHFIELD ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
02.2018 - 05.2021
- 2nd shift team lead, who managed administrative operations to support the goals of the emergency and operating room departments. Streamlined workflows, improved service quality, and acted as liaison to ensure clear communication and accurate reporting across all departments.
- Executed diagnostic imaging services, such as routine, portable, and fluoroscopic C-Arm procedures, across radiology, ER, OR, and inpatient departments.
Op's,TNG,& Senior Medical Readiness NCOIC
US ACTIVE ARMY & ARMY RESERVE
07.2000 - 09.2018
- Senior Medical Readiness NCOIC who ensured 100% credential compliance, optimized MEDPROS tracking, and maintained unit medical readiness for deployment.
- Battalion Operations and Training NCOIC; directed multi-disciplinary training, delivered targeted professional development for radiology, combat medic, LPN, lab, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy personnel; certified instructor in Radiology, BLS, CLS, and Table VIII.
- Nationally Registered EMT & Radiologic Technologist Planned and executed two successful Joint Force training missions while supervising unit medical operations, training personnel, and enforcing radiation safety standards.
Military Human Resources Coordinator
81ST REGIONAL SUPPORT COMMAND
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Served as a Human Resources Coordinator for more than 700 personnel, administering payroll, maintaining personnel files, coordinating onboarding and separation processes, managing benefits, processing promotions/demotions, compiling evaluation reports, and ensuring adherence to all compliance requirements.
- Conducted quarterly audits of unit financial records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations.
Unit Administrative Service Manager
HHD 450TH TRANSPORTATION BN
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw executive administrative operations as a Unit Administrative Service Manager, directing staff, managing resources, streamlining procedures, drafting and updating command policies, coordinating training, preparing reports and correspondence, and advising the Unit Commander on upcoming events, policy changes, higher-echelon metric requirements, and budget planning.
- Managed financial operations, staffing, weapons accountability, and sensitive item inventories; facilitated training schedules and supervised administrative personnel.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
WOMACH ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2009 - 08.2013
- Assisted doctors and clinic-registered nurses with fundamental nursing practices related to radiography, including emergency cardiac arrest procedures, various types of injections, and sterile operating room protocols.
- Specialized in pain management and operating room procedures. - Applied knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques, including formulas to determine technical factors, controlling density, contrast, and distortion, as well as using accessories to produce diagnostic-quality radiographs with minimal repeat exams.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
11.2006 - 04.2008
- Primary Fluoroscopic Technologist and Student Radiology Preceptor.
- Oversaw live fluoroscopic procedures, providing guidance on positioning, contrast administration, and radiation dose optimization to enhance diagnostic quality and patient safety.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
07.2005 - 01.2007
- Adapted patient positioning and equipment setups to reduce pain or injury for seriously ill, injured, and pediatric patients during routine and emergency imaging.
- Performed routine to moderately complex radiographic and CT exams
Registered Radiologic Technologist
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
03.2003 - 12.2005
- Efficiently operated the C-arm in the operating room for basic fluoroscopic and vascular procedures.
- Conducted a variety of complex radiographic examinations, including cholangiography, linear tomography, lumbar and thoracic myelography, bronchography, lymphangiography, and arteriography.
Education
MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES - HEALTHCARE LAW
University of Oklahoma, College of Law
Norman, OK12-2023
MASTER OF HEALTH LEADERSHIP -
Western Governors University
Franklin, TN10-2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN10-2017
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN12-2015
U.S. ARMY RADIOLOGY PROGRAM (JCERT) Accredited -
Fort Sam Houston Academy of Health Sciences
FT. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX01-2002
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Operating Room & C-Arm Procedures
- Radiation safety compliance
- Accreditation readiness
- Healthcare information systems
- Operations management
- Scheduling & Workflow Coordination
- Patient Care Coordination
- Staff Mentorship & Training
Certification
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT), I.D. # 375816
- American Heart Association, BLS (Expiration: 02/2027)
- TX Medical Radiology License #GMR02010131
- SC Radiology License #14-9981
- IN Radiology License #XT034540
- WV Radiology License #12927
- TN Radiology License #12550
- KY Radiology License #24120
- VA Radiology License #0120013632
- Ohio Department of Health Radiologic Technology Section Radiologic License #R8885868
Timeline
Travel Registered Radiology Technologist
CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER
08.2025 - Current
Registered Radiologic Technologist
JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
04.2025 - 08.2025
Chief of Military Human Resources
BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 11.2024
Radiation Safety Officer/Registered Radiologic Technologist
CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER OLYMPIA HILLS
07.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Radiologic Technologist
BLANCHFIELD ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
02.2018 - 05.2021
Military Human Resources Coordinator
81ST REGIONAL SUPPORT COMMAND
01.2017 - 02.2018
Unit Administrative Service Manager
HHD 450TH TRANSPORTATION BN
09.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Radiologic Technologist
WOMACH ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2009 - 08.2013
Registered Radiologic Technologist
MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
11.2006 - 04.2008
Registered Radiologic Technologist
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
07.2005 - 01.2007
Registered Radiologic Technologist
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
03.2003 - 12.2005
Op's,TNG,& Senior Medical Readiness NCOIC
US ACTIVE ARMY & ARMY RESERVE
07.2000 - 09.2018
MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES - HEALTHCARE LAW
University of Oklahoma, College of Law
MASTER OF HEALTH LEADERSHIP -
Western Governors University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Purdue University Global
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES
Purdue University Global
U.S. ARMY RADIOLOGY PROGRAM (JCERT) Accredited -
Fort Sam Houston Academy of Health Sciences