Paris, TN –Courtney Flowers, the Director of Imaging Services at Henry County Medical Center recently earned Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) certification, the hospital announced today.
The Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential is an exam-based certification tailored specifically to medical imaging administration. Those who earn the CRA credential have the specific knowledge and skills necessary to lead the imaging team and manage the wide range of tasks involved in imaging management.
A CRA is a professional with tested, proven knowledge and excellence in: human resource management, asset resource management, fiscal management, operations management and communication and information management. The CRA program, including the examination, is managed by the Radiology Administration Certification Commission (RACC), a self-governing body created to maintain the credential’s integrity and relevance.
Flowers, a native of Mayfield, KY, was named the Director of Imaging Services at HCMC in June. Before serving as an MRI Technologist at Mercy Health, she was an MRI/CT Technologist at Murray-Calloway County Hospital. She was the Radiology Supervisor at Trigg County Hospital after beginning her career at Primary Care of Murray, KY as the Chief CT Technologist/Protocol Manager.
She attended West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah where she earned an associate of science degree in radiography in 2006. She earned an associate of science degree from Paducah Community College in 2000 while also attending Murray State University where she completed seven semesters of Spanish as part of an independent study. Most recently, Flowers graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science from Pima Medical Institute where she achieved a 4.0 GPA and earned a Director’s List Certificate of Recognition for High Achievement.
Flowers, who is certified in X-ray, CT and MRI, plans to continue her education by adding a Masters degree in the near future. She is an active member of the Association for Medical Imaging Management and plans to take the Certified Radiology Administrator exam this fall.
Henry County Diagnostic Center
The Henry County Diagnostic Center is a 10,000 square foot facility which integrates state-of-the-art technology with convenience, comfort and communication to ensure that you have the best experience possible. This technically advanced Imaging facility is a place where our exceptional Radiologists read images from the most advanced digital imaging equipment available. This means that images are viewed electronically rather than on traditional film.
Digital imaging provides clearer, more detailed images. Patients are now able to have their outpatient exams done in a timely manner with easy access thanks to a patient drop off and close parking. Services offered at the facility include:
- Bone Densitometry
- Breast Ultrasound
- CAD: Computer-aided Detection
- CT Scan
- Diagnostic Mammography (3-D)
- Diagnostic X-Ray
- EKGs
- Laboratory
- MRI
- Pre-admission Testing
- Specialized Women’s Imaging
- Ultrasound
About Henry County Medical Center
Located in Paris, TN, Henry County Medical Center is a progressive, integrated healthcare organization committed to serving the healthcare needs of Henry County and the adjoining region. Including a 142-bed hospital and other facilities, the medical center provides a variety of outpatient services, as well as inpatient care. Additionally, HCMC owns and operates 7 provider clinics in various specialties. Henry County Medical Center is a county-owned and operated nonprofit institution. For more information: www.hcmc-tn.org.