We are IH: Radiology educator finds role rewarding & challenging

November 6, 2025

Radiology clinical educator Erica McDivitt inside one of the X-ray rooms at Royal Inland Hospital.

Name: Erica Lynn McDivitt
Job Title: Interim Clinical Educator for Radiology
Length of Service: 21 Years
Worksite: Royal Inland Hospital
Community: Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Tk’emlups te Secwepemc
Favourite Quote / Advice to Live By: “When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind.”

When Erica Lynn McDivitt entered the health-care field more than two decades ago, she wanted to help patients, and that’s still her main pursuit.

However, her focus has switched from being a frontline worker to helping mentor the next generation of X-ray technologists.

“Our job is very interesting. Having the privilege to share that knowledge and experience is what inspires me today,” says Erica. “I want to create positive experiences for not only patients but for my co-workers and the future generation of X-ray technologists.”

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Learn more about Erica’s journey with IH

A health-care worker smiles in an X-Ray room at Royal Inland Hospital. — Erica has shifted her focus from being a frontline staff member to mentoring students.

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.

Erica’s clinical educator role is incredibly fulfilling for her and she feels the appreciation from those she mentors. “Recently, a group of my students gave me thank you cards that were very heartwarming. They complimented my compassion, generosity and support. It may sound small, but it made me feel very appreciated for all the hard work in mentoring them."

-- Erica Lynn McDivitt

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.