Physician Extenders

Our physician extenders serve as the on-site face of Plains Radiology Services — attending medical staff meetings, performing procedures, and acting as liaisons between our radiologists and your team.

Radiology Practitioner Assistant

Brian Ralph, RPA, RRA, RT(R)

Mr. Ralph completed both his Associate of Radiology Technology and Bachelor of Science at Fort Hays State University in 1983. He continued his education and has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration from Ottawa University in Kansas City and a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Radiology Practices from Weber State University. In 1999, he obtained his Radiology Practitioner Assistant certification.

Brian joined Dr. Johnson and Dr. Lee in May 2008 as our Marketing Director. He attends medical staff meetings and serves as a liaison between our Radiologists and the medical staff and technologists at the hospitals and clinics we serve. He also provides assistance with fluoroscopic barium studies, as well as with various training needs and protocols.

Credentials

AS, Radiology Technology — Fort Hays State University
BS, Radiology Technology — Fort Hays State University
BA, Health Care Administration — Ottawa University
BS, Advanced Radiology Practices — Weber State University
Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) certification, 1999

Physician Assistant

Jodie L. Scheele, PA-C

Mrs. Scheele completed her undergraduate training at the University of Nebraska-Kearney under the Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemistry. She then completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1999.

After working in family practice for two years in Holdrege, Nebraska, Jodie joined Dr. Johnson and Dr. Lee in January 2002. She attends medical staff meetings and serves as a liaison between our Radiologists and the medical staff and technologists at the hospitals and clinics we serve. Her duties also include performing needle/wire localization of breast lesions (for biopsy), barium and iodine contrast studies, and arthrogram and myelogram injections. Jodie and her family live near Holdrege, Nebraska.

Credentials

BS, Chemistry — University of Nebraska-Kearney
Master of Physician Assistant Studies — UNMC, 1999
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

The Role of Physician Extenders in Teleradiology

Physician extenders bridge the gap between our remote radiologists and your on-site team. They provide a human connection that goes beyond the teleradiology monitor — attending meetings, performing procedures, training staff, and ensuring your facility gets the personalized service you deserve.

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