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Towards the end of her college career, Samantha Morgan knew the career path she wanted to follow; she just needed to determine how to get there. After graduation, Samantha began working in admitting at Trinity Health. This, she felt, was a great opportunity to get her foot in the door before ultimately reaching her goal of enrolling in the Radiologic Technologist program at Trinity Health.

After more than a year of working in admitting, Samantha applied to the Radiologic Technologist program and was accepted. Following a successful completion of the two-year program, which Samantha balanced while continuing to work in admitting, she was offered a position as a Mammography Technologist with Trinity Health.

This was a significant milestone in Samantha’s life. One that she had dreamt about for a long time. “When I was in high school, I initially thought being a radiologic technologist would be one of the coolest jobs. I was very fascinated by anatomy, and I thought being an X-ray tech would be something I would like to do for the rest of my life,” said Samantha.

She added, “When I was in college, I kind of changed career paths, but in my final year, I decided that I definitely wanted to work in radiology. Once I started pursuing that route, I learned about the different modalities available to registered technologists, and mammography was one of them. I thought mammography checked all the boxes of what I truly wanted to do.”

For Samantha, her passion for mammography comes from understanding how important these moments are and how much of a difference compassionate care can make for someone facing the unknown.

“When patients come in, you want to provide a good experience for them, right? Nobody wants to come in for a mammogram, so being the first person they see and providing them with a great experience can make a difference,” said Samantha.

She added, “When they have to come back for additional images if there is a finding, it’s generally the same person who does those extra views. For the patients, they are going through something pretty traumatic, but they feel a little more comfortable by seeing a familiar face. I knew I could be someone who provides a great experience for our patients.”

Samantha’s commitment to providing exceptional care and her passion for helping others didn’t go unnoticed. Just a few months after graduating and stepping into her new role as a Mammography Technologist, she was offered the opportunity to take on a leadership position with Trinity Health Mammography.

That position is her current role, where she serves as Mammography Tech Supervisor. It’s a position that brings her both pride and fulfillment, knowing the impact her team makes on patients every day.

“I take great pride in my work. I see students who show interest in mammography, and I get to introduce them to what the department and field are all about. Mammography can be very challenging when you’re just starting out. When you can’t get the perfect image for the radiologist, it can be frustrating. I enjoy supporting my team during these times and helping them learn, grow and build confidence,” said Samantha.

As Samantha reflects on how far she has come, she’s equally as energized by where the field is heading. Advancements in mammography technology, including innovative equipment now available at Trinity Health, are opening new doors for earlier detection and enhanced patient comfort.

At Trinity Health, those advancements are already making an impact. Thanks to strong community support and major fundraising events from Trinity Health Foundation, patients now have access to advanced 3D Mammography™ technology. This state-of-the-art system produces clearer images in a fraction of the time, reducing compression from about 40 seconds to under 10.

“Every day, I have patients tell me their mammogram experience this year is much better than last year. They even say it feels like we don’t have to compress as hard. Even though we do compress the same, it’s just a shorter amount of time. Most importantly, they say they will see us next year,” said Samantha.

With each milestone, Samantha has learned just how much opportunity exists within Trinity Health, especially for those willing to work hard and chase their passion. It’s a message she’s eager to share with others who are considering their own path forward.

“Going above and beyond is my top advice. Let your leaders know you’re interested in advancing, so they can help guide and prepare you if the opportunity arises. Lastly, don’t hesitate to take risks. I started my position very new, and I took a chance. There were some challenges along the way, but I was able to show I was ready for my role,” said Samantha.

Samantha’s path demonstrates what’s possible when passion meets opportunity. Whether working directly with patients or guiding the next generation of technologists, she is committed to advancing care and helping others see the career potential within Trinity Health.