Elizabeth Palomino recently joined the staff of Verde Valley Medical Center as new director of the Radiology department. In her position, she will be responsible for oversight and management of the Medical Imaging areas of the hospital which include CT scan, X-ray, nuclear medicine, MRI, PET, ultrasound, bone density, and mammography. Palomino also will be managing the coordination of the relocation of the current Medical Imaging department to the first floor of the new four-story east tower.

“I’m excited to be here during this time of transition. Having an expanded department with new equipment will benefit the community, and allow us to provide better customer service – to our patients and families, our physicians and our colleagues,” Palomino said.

Palomino’s education includes a Bachelor of Professional Science degree from Barry University, Port St. Lucie, Fla., and a Master’s of Science degree with an emphasis in healthcare from Central Michigan University, West Plains, Mo.

Her work experience includes a number of director and administrative director positions for hospitals and medical centers in Florida and Missouri where she was responsible for the implementation, oversight and management of radiology and cardiovascular programs, systems, and technologies.

Prior to relocating to the Verde Valley, Palomino served five years as vice president of operations and chief operating officer of the Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Mo. where one of her many accomplishments was the redesign and renovation of the entire Medical Imaging department.