Radiology PACS & Informatics
Career-long focus on PACS implementation, configuration, workflow design, and clinical integration — from system selection and RFP authorship through deployment and ongoing optimization.
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R.T.(R)(M)(QM)30+ YearsPatent Holder
About the Author
Michael J. Ruthemeyer
R.T.(R)(M)(QM) · QSARI Specialist, Mammologix · U.S. Patent 8,955,164 B1
Michael J. Ruthemeyer is a radiology PACS and clinical informatics consultant with more than 30 years of front-line experience in medical imaging, workflow design, and quality management. He currently serves as QSARI (Quality, Safety, Auditing, Risk & Improvement) Specialist at Mammologix, where he applies deep informatics expertise and AI-enabled tooling to drive quality and compliance programs for breast imaging clients.
Mike holds ARRT certifications in Radiography, Mammography, and Quality Management — a combination that reflects both his clinical foundation and his focus on structured quality systems. He is the inventor behind U.S. Patent 8,955,164 B1, a peer-reviewed author in radiology administration, and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Credentials & Certifications
ARRT-Certified Across Three Disciplines
ARRT — Radiography (R)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
ARRT — Mammography (M)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
ARRT — Quality Management (QM)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
CompTIA Security+
Information security certification
Six Sigma / Lean White Belt
Process improvement methodology
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Operation Desert Storm
U.S. Patent 8,955,164 B1
Inventor — ApronCheck® Lead Apron Inspection Tracking
Mike is the inventor behind U.S. Patent 8,955,164 B1 — the process underlying ApronCheck®, the first lead-apron inspection tracking software in the medical imaging industry. The system is currently in active use at U.S. Army, VA, Canadian, and Australian military and veteran hospitals worldwide.
Patent
U.S. Patent 8,955,164 B1
Product
ApronCheck® — lead apron inspection tracking
In use at
U.S. Army, VA, Canadian, and Australian hospitals
Additional IP
Copyright holder — MRT Trakker and Q/CALC
Subject Matter Expertise
30 Years Across PACS, Quality, and Imaging Operations
Mike's knowledge spans the full spectrum of radiology informatics — from PACS architecture and clinical workflow to quality management systems and healthcare AI integration.
Quality, Safety & Auditing (QSARI)
Structured expertise in quality management systems, safety auditing, risk assessment, and continuous improvement programs — applied specifically to breast imaging and radiology operations.
Mammography & Breast Imaging
ARRT-certified in Mammography. Operational knowledge of mammography workflow, quality control, compliance requirements, and the informatics infrastructure that supports breast imaging programs.
Radiation Safety & Lead Apron Inspection
Inventor of the process behind ApronCheck® (U.S. Patent 8,955,164 B1), the first lead-apron inspection tracking software, currently in use at U.S. Army, VA, Canadian, and Australian military and veteran hospitals.
Healthcare AI Integration
Applied AI-driven solutions at AGFA HealthCare, achieving measurable accuracy improvements in exam-name mapping and reporting workflows. Active contributor to AI-enabled tooling at Mammologix.
RFP / RFI & Vendor Management
Authored 30+ RFPs and RFIs at Baylor St. Luke's covering PACS, RIS, modalities, dictation systems, and dose tracking — deep experience navigating healthcare technology procurement.
Career Background
Front-Line Experience in Medical Imaging
QSARI Specialist
— MammologixCurrentLeverages AI-enabled tooling to drive cross-functional quality, safety, auditing, risk, and improvement programs for breast imaging clients. Applies 30+ years of radiology operations and informatics expertise to MQSA-related workflows and reporting.
PACS Consultant
— AGFA HealthCare2021–2024Approved as one of the first two AGFA BI Looker report-writer experts in the United States. Configured and customized PACS deployments for hospital clients and integrated AI-driven solutions achieving 100% accuracy in exam-name mapping.
System Analyst & Radiology QC/QA Coordinator
— Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center1991–2021Project-managed more than 50 system enhancements over three decades. Authored 30+ RFPs and RFIs covering PACS, RIS, modalities, dictation, and dose tracking. Maintained 100% compliance with regulatory inspections and accreditation throughout tenure.
Publications & Committee Service
Peer-Reviewed Author & Industry Contributor
Peer-reviewed author
Advance for Administrators in Radiology
Including editorial board service (2006–2010)
Peer-reviewed author
Radiology Management
Peer-reviewed journal of radiology administration
ARRT Quality Management Exam Committee
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Committee member 2014–2018
Articles & Resources
Knowledge Base
Articles contributed by Mike draw on 30 years of PACS operations, quality management, and breast imaging informatics — practical knowledge for imaging center teams.