TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Imaging Northwest, a dedicated radiology practice serving both inpatient and outpatient settings in South King and Pierce Counties, announces the appointment of Christopher Archer as its Chief Administrative Officer. ?Archer brings with him dynamic and decisive leadership capabilities. With a commitment to development as well as the implementation of growth and performance strategies, Medical Imaging Northwest is positioned to compete in healthcare's fast-paced and ever-changing environment. An adept communicator and conceptual thinker, Archer will provide leadership and direction for Medical Imaging Northwest's sustained growth.

"Chris brings a long history of leadership in the healthcare industry with the added benefit of radiology practice management expertise. His experience spans over 20 years, bringing invaluable insight from technology to operations, encompassing the multiple perspectives from physician, hospital administrative, independent practice, radiologist and staff to the patient experience," said Dr. Katherine Choi-Chinn, Board Certified Radiologist and MINW Executive Chair. ??Archer will report to the Medical Imaging Northwest Executive Team, as well as the Diagnostic Imaging Northwest Board of Directors. He will be responsible for the organization's management, operating team programs, and infrastructure.? ?"I'm excited for the opportunity to join Medical Imaging Northwest's team of dedicated radiologists and staff who deliver service excellence and premier imaging services to our provider community and to each patient we serve," said Archer. "I look forward to each challenge and each success that we will celebrate together in this journey of healthcare reform and change--delivering quality and care each step of the way."

About Washington Medical Imaging Northwest?

Medical Imaging Northwest is a dedicated radiology practice serving a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings in South King and Pierce Counties in Washington State. In addition, through Medical Imaging Northwest's joint alliance with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, the radiologists support Diagnostic Imaging Northwest's five outpatient sites located in Puyallup, Sunrise and Bonney Lake serving East Pierce County. Full range of imaging services include: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), extremity MRI, computed tomography (CT), diagnostic ultrasound, women's imaging, mammography and stereotactic breast biopsy bone densitometry, musculoskeletal, geriatric, vascular, interventional, orthopedic, cross-sectional, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine and emergency radiology services.

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SOURCE Medical Imaging Northwest