Allied Health
Radiology Technology
Faculty Biographies
Debbie Miller
I attended the program when it was formerly at Holy Family Hospital and graduated in 1982. After graduation I
worked for a year at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lewiston, ID. Then I had the opportunity to return to Holy Family
as a staff technologist where I did general radiography, mammography, surgery and special procedures.
In 1988 I became a part-time instructor/part-time staff technologist and taught algebra to the radiology students.
By 1992 I knew I wanted to continue my career in education and began working towards my BS, which I received in 1996.
1996 was a significant year for myself and my career, I also became a full-time instructor in the clinical and
didactic setting. When the previous program director retired in January 1999 I accepted the position and have
remained as program director. In 2002 I began my quest for a master's degree in adult education, which I earned in 2005.
Since 1999 I've seen the class sizes grow from 7-8 students to 21 students, increased the number of clinical sites
and the program was transferred from Holy Family to Sacred Heart Medical Center in 2003 and on to Spokane Community
College in 2005/6. Each year I am excited to see a graduating class move on to their next phase in life while a new
class starts a new phase of a radiology student. The joy is in watching each student grow and learn as they become
terrific technologists.
Personally, I am married and have two step-children. I enjoy bowling, camping, fishing, card games, and spending
time with family and friends.
Kimmy Eikum
I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. I attended the Holy Family School of Radiology and graduated in 1990.
I took my first job right after graduation as a radiology technologist at Holy Family Hospital. I worked in general radiology,
surgery and mammography. I worked for Radiology Associates, an orthopedic office and at Fairchild Air Force base (doing mammograms)
as a supplemental technologist through out the years. I became the lead mammography technologist in 1992. I began in the
interventional/cardiac cath lab in 1995. I enjoyed working with the students at the Holy Family School of Radiology so much
that in 1997 I helped out as a interim clinical instructor. In 1999, I became a part-time clinical instructor and in 2000 I
took a full-time instructor position. In May of 2009, I received my BS in Advanced Radiology from Weber State University.
I also currently work for Inland Imaging as a supplemental technologist which keeps
my skills up-to-date and current.
Personally, I am married and have two children. I am very active in my kids' school and I am an officer in the Elks Lodge
228. My family and I enjoy the summer months at the lake and we try to travel as much as possible.
Helen Murphy
I was born in Bad Constand Germany. I am one of ten. I have six brothers and three sisters. I followed my dad into
Radiology and attended the Holy Family School of Radiology and graduated in 1987. I have worked all over Spokane. I started at
Radiology Associates and Rockwood clinic then I did some orthopedic work and worked for a Independent medical evaluation group
and then ended up back to Radiology Associates who then merged with Inland Imaging in 1998. I was the team leader at their
north office where I got to work with the students from Holy Family Hospital. I love working with them so much that when a
job opened up at the school I applied. I have been with the school through its many changes. I also do supplemental work for
SHMC and Inland Imaging.
Personally, I have one son in high school and one daughter in college. We enjoy skiing, going to the lake, and traveling
whenever we get the chance.
Angela Kramer
I attended the program after it had been transferred from Holy Family to Sacred
Heart and graduated in 2005. I had the opportunity to work as a student technologist at Kootenai
Hospital in Coeur d'Alene, ID and was then hired on after graduation. I worked for Kootenai for two
years as a radiology technologist performing diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and surgical procedures. I
enjoyed my work very much and especially liked working with the students from our program who were
there completing their clinical hours.
After the birth of my son in 2007, I did not wish to go back to a full-time position. Some months later, in
the fall of 2008, I was delighted to learn that the program needed a part-time clinical instructor. This
seemed a perfect fit as I would be able to keep up my skills and work with students. I have always been
proud of our program and the education it provides and I am grateful to now be a part of it.
Professionally, I would like to continue my education and perhaps teach in the classroom setting as
well.
Personally, I am married and have two boys ages three and half and 18 months. We are expecting our third
child in March of 2011. We both come from large families and enjoy getting everyone together for barbecues
and catching up.
Serena Dire
I was born and raised in Spokane, WA, and I attended the radiology program
from 2005 through 2007. When I began the program, it was a part of Sacred Heart Medical Center; it changed
to Spokane Community College for my second year. I was hired at Rockwood Clinic as a diagnostic
x-ray/fluoroscopy tech prior to graduation. I worked full-time until 2010, when my second child was born.
Since then, working only two days a week has allowed me to spend lots of time at home with my kids while
continuing to grow as a technician and keep my skills up-to-date. I've always loved working with the x-ray
students as they come through Rockwood, so I was delighted when I was offered a position as a clinical
instructor part-time. It has been wonderful to be a part of the program and feel like I can give back to it.
I am married and have two beautiful children - a son and a daughter. We have a home in Greenacres and
enjoy having people over for BBQs and bonfires. I feel so blessed to have a job I can honestly say I love
and still have time with my family and friends.
Meg Elwell
I attended the radiology program when it was at Sacred Heart Medical Center (SHMC).
I graduated in 2005 with Angela. Prior to entering the program, I worked as an Imaging Aide in radiology
at SHMC for five years. For the last couple of months in the program, I
took a student tech position at SHMC. After graduation, I took a position at Inland Imaging South Center.
At Inland, I was a radiology fluoro tech for five years. Soon after my son was born, I decided to go
supplemental at Inland Imaging. Currently, I remain employed by Inland. I have respectfully enjoyed mentoring
and working with students during my tenure with Inland. When the opportunity was presented to me to be a
clinical instructor, I was extremely excited to take on the task.
Personally, I am married and our young son keeps us very busy at home. We enjoy the
outdoors, which includes white water rafting, camping, backpacking, and fly fishing.