Rita Risto, Bha, Mrt (R)
About Rita Risto, Bha, Mrt (R)
Rita Risto is the Enterprise Imaging Clinical Solutions Manager at Canon Medical Informatics in Waterloo, Ontario, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in radiologic technology and healthcare administration, she focuses on improving patient care solutions through effective communication and the implementation of open standards in Healthcare Information Technology.
Work at Medical Informatics
Rita Risto has served as the Enterprise Imaging Clinical Solutions Manager at Canon Medical Informatics since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness and communication between clients, colleagues, and management. She leads the Enterprise Imaging Solution product management team, aiming to improve alignment and efficiency across the product portfolio. Risto is also involved in implementing open standards in Healthcare Information Technology to enhance patient care solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current position, Rita Risto worked at Christie Innomed Inc. as an Application Specialist from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, she was an X-ray Technologist at True North Imaging from 2005 to 2012 and at Cambridge Memorial Hospital from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, she had a brief tenure at Halton Healthcare Services as an X-ray Technologist in 2000. Risto also worked as an Interim IT System and Software Analyst at St. Mary's General Hospital from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Rita Risto studied Health Care Administration and Management at Ryerson University, where she earned a degree in Healthcare Business Administration from 2017 to 2021. She also holds a Diploma in Radiologic Technology from Mohawk College, which she completed from 1996 to 1999. Her educational background supports her expertise in healthcare management and radiologic technology.
Professional Contributions
In her current role, Rita Risto develops and integrates educational documentation for both inter-office and client training purposes. She plays a key role in facilitating communication and operational effectiveness within her organization. Her focus on implementing open standards in Healthcare Information Technology contributes to improved patient care solutions.