Initial Mammography Training Course

Presenters for MTMI mammography programs are nationally recognized industry experts. They are focused on helping aspiring and current mammogram techs gain the skills, insights, and credits needed to pursue opportunities and advance their careers within the field.

Miranda became registered with the ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist in 1998 and specialized in Mammography in 1999. She spent the first 8 years working her way up from staff technologist to lead technologist before accepting a Clinic Manager Role with Diagnostic Imaging Centers, P.A. in Lee’s Summit, Missouri in 2006. After 10 years in that role, Miranda took a leap of faith in 2017 and began working as an Independent Mammography Positioning Specialist and Educator. Most of her time was spent teaching for Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) on the Initial Mammography Training team as well as traveling the US to provide hands-on positioning workshops. Miranda also worked part-time as Corporate Supervisor in the Mammography Department at University Health, Kansas City, Mo where she collaborated with the Lead Interpreting Physician to ensure all breast imaging protocols, workflows, quality control, and quality assurance issues/concerns were addressed and managed per MQSA/ACR guidelines. In February of 2023, Miranda accepted the position of Director of Women’s Imaging Education at MTMI. In this role, Miranda oversees and manages the Women’s Imaging portfolio of courses and events. Miranda is passionate about women’s health education and continues to provide hands-on positioning workshops as well as teaches several MTMI programs such as Initial Mammography Training, Essential Skills for Quality Mammography, Conquering MQSA and ACR and many more CEU webinars.   

Michele has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1998, specializing in mammography since 2005, and breast sonography since 2011.  She has also been performing Bone Density (DEXA) exams since 2010.  Michele worked at a facility in her hometown for over 22 years where she was the lead breast sonographer for the Women’s Health Pavilion breast imaging department.  In 2020 she started working at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in the breast Imaging department where she currently works.  Michele has also been a mammography clinical instructor for a local college and a breast sonography instructor.  Michele’s passion for breast imaging led her to MTMI in 2018, where she became an independent breast imaging consultant for facilities all over the united states helping with ACR failures, continuing education and specialized training in mammography and ultrasound.  She enjoys teaching and mentoring others and feels blessed to be able to share her knowledge and experiences with others!

Deborah has been a registered radiologic technologist for over 30 years and is registered in Computed Tomography, Mammography, and Quality Management. Deborah has a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Missouri State University with a minor in education. She works at the Breast Care Clinic at CoxHealth System as a quality control and mammography technologist for their multi-site clinics.  She educates new technologists learning mammography and creates CE approved education courses for the staff. .  In addition, Deborah works as an independent education consultant.  Deborah is excited to share what she has learned over her many years as a Mammographer.  She enjoys giving unique tips for the best quality images, best patient practices, and passion for the profession.  Her passion is contagious as she works with imaging professionals.  She strives to provide quality continuing education opportunities that will have an impact on future technologists.  Deborah is a member of the ARRT volunteer committee for the mammography registry.  Enjoying challenges and updates within the profession, she strives for the best she can give to this committee.  

Deborah has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1995, specializing in mammography since 1996. Deborah is a lead technologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas now for 24 years.  With her 25 years’ experience as a mammographer, she started teaching mammography continuing education courses and performs mammography consulting now for 18 years.  Deborah currently is a medical educator at the UT School of Health Professions at MD Anderson Cancer Center bachelor program teaching the 40-hour initial mammography training curriculum and preparation for ARRT registry.  She completed her Masters of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree at UT School of Health Professions in August 2021.  She travels around the United States to help guide the accreditation process and MQSA yearly inspections for MTMI.  She is compassionate about breast health and shares her experience and knowledge to help fight the battle with breast cancer.