Staff Biographies
Karen L. Melendy 
Rosa Anaya
Mary Kay Cox
Oommen Isaac
Lorans Nereppil
James L. Novickas
Regina (Gina) Pavone
Karen L. Melendy
Clinical Supervisor
| Board Certification: |
Board Certified Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Certification in MR Imaging
Advanced Certification in CT Imaging |
| Imaging Experience: |
17 Years Experience in MR Imaging
33 Years Experience in Diagnostic Imaging |
| Other Imaging Modalities: |
Radiography, CT Imaging, Mammography, Special Procedures |
| Education: |
RT Certificate: Lutheran General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
AA: Oakton Community College |
| Professional Memberships: |
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technology
IDNS Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
SMRT Society of Magnetic Resonance for Radiologic Technologists
Remains current in MR Imaging by attending national seminars with international speakers |
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Rosa Anaya
Staff MR Technologist
| Board Certification: |
Board Certified Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Certification in MR Imaging
Advanced Certification in CT Imaging |
| Imaging Experience: |
6 Years in MR Imaging |
| Other Imaging Modalities: |
Radiology |
| Education: |
RT Certificate from Triton College
MR Certificate from Triton College |
| Professional Memberships: |
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technology
IDNS Illinois Dept. of Nuclear Safety |
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Mary Kay Cox
Staff Registered Nurse
| Certifications: |
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) 1995-2004
TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist) 1996-2003 |
| Experience: |
10 years Critical Care experience
6 years Sedation of Adults and Children |
| Education: |
Bachelors Degree of Nursing: Bradley University |
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Oommen Isaac
Staff MR Technologist
| Board Certification: |
Board Certified Radiologic Technologist |
| Imaging Experience: |
4 years experience in MR Imaging
10 years experience in Diagnostic Imaging |
| Other Imaging Modalities: |
Radiography, CT Imaging |
| Education: |
AAS: Triton College
Advanced Certificate in Computerized Tomography: Triton College
Advanced Certificate in MR Imaging: Triton College |
| Professional Memberships: |
IDNS Dept. of Nuclear Safety
SMRT Society of Magnetic Resonance for Radiologic Technologists
Remains current in MR Imaging by attending national seminars with international speakers |
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Lorans Nereppil
Staff MR Technologist
| Board Certification: |
Board Certified Radiologic Technologis
Board Certified CT Technologist
Board Certified MRI Technologist |
| Imaging Experience: |
5 Years Experience in MR Imaging
6 Years Experience in CAT Scan
6 Years Experience in Radiologic Technology |
| Education: |
AAS Degree in Radiologic Technology, Advance Certificate in CT Scan, Advance Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Triton College |
| Professional Memberships: |
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technology
IDNS Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
SMRT Society of Magnetic Resonance for Radiologic Technologists
Remains current in MR Imaging by attending national seminars with international speakers |
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James L. Novickas
Staff MR Technologist
| Board Certification: |
Board Certified Radiologic Technologist |
| Imaging Experience: |
13 Years Experience in MR Imaging
33 Years Experience in Diagnostic Imaging |
| Other Imaging Modalities: |
Radiography, CT Imaging |
| Education: |
RT Certificate: Englewood Hospital School of Radiologic Technology |
| Professional Memberships: |
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technology
IDNS Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
SMRT Society of Magnetic Resonance for Radiologic Technologists
Clinical Magnetic Resonance Society
Remains current in MR Imaging by attending national seminars with international speakers |
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Regina (Gina) Pavone
Staff MR Technologist
| Board Certification: |
Board Certified Radiologic Technologist
Board Certified Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| Imaging Experience: |
17 Years Experience in MR Imaging
25 Years Experience in Diagnostic Imaging |
| Other Imaging Modalities: |
Radiography, CT Imaging, Mammography, Special Procedures |
| Education: |
AAS: Triton Community College |
| Professional Memberships: |
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technology
IDNS Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
SMRT Society of Magnetic Resonance for Radiologic Technologists
Remains current in MR Imaging by attending national seminars with international speakers |
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