Meet Kelsey Wand CT Special Imaging Technologist

Coastal Hospital Employee Takes Advantage of Local Recreation

Kelsey Wand, RT (R) (CT), is a Lincoln City, Oregon, native — and proud of it. After moving away to Portland for school and then to Chicago to complete her education as a radiological technologist, she was more than ready to return to her hometown and the lifestyle she loves.

“I really came to appreciate Lincoln City after being away and experiencing larger, very urban areas,” Wand said. “This place just fits who I am – I’m all about the outdoors and taking advantage of the many activities you can do here.”

Wand is an avid kayaker, loves to jog on the beach, hike with friends and enjoys crabbing, hiking and deep-sea fishing. She and her children enjoy going to the beach to look for treasures, hunt for glass floats and watch beautiful sunsets. They also go to the wonderful city playgrounds often and visit the community center to swim.

For Wand, one of the best aspects of her work is that it never outweighs the other parts of her life.

“When I leave work, I’m done and ready to focus on other things that make me happy,” Wand said. “I’m so lucky to have flexibility in my work and great benefits that provide a lot of paid time off for me to do the things I love.”

Wand appreciates the sense of family and closeness with her co-workers that comes from working in a small hospital — her hometown hospital.

“I love being a CT special imaging technologist and to be part of the healing process with patients,” Wand said. “It’s very rewarding. I grew up in this area, so I get to be there for people I know in their greatest time of need and make them feel more comfortable.”