We are IH: Radiology educator finds role rewarding & challenging

Erica’s journey at Interior Health (IH) started at Royal Inland Hospital as a BCIT student in 2003. A year later, she was hired as an X-ray technologist—and she hasn’t looked back.

Last year, Erica trained in CT scans.

“After being a CT scan student, I felt that I could benefit from working with the students in X-ray. The perfect opportunity arose when the clinical educator went on maternity leave and here I am now,” she says.

During her shift, you might find Erica checking in with her students or working with students one-on-one to ensure they are progressing in their studies.

As she has progressed in her role, she has become more aware of different learning styles of her students. She would love to promote more diversity and inclusion of students in clinical placements.

Erica’s life outside of Interior Health

When she’s not at the hospital working with X-ray and CT machines, or teaching up-and-coming students, Erica enjoys reading, crocheting and relaxing on her deck. She also likes to spend time at the rink watching her kids play hockey.

She’s taken her daughters to some big concerts over the last few years, including Coldplay, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars. Erica is looking forward to the next concert with her daughters and exploring more of B.C. with her family.

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