sugarmagnolia

7/12/2010
Collegeville, PA

Position Desired

Healthcare Management
Collegeville, PA
Yes

Resume

Objective:
To utilize my skill set in a position as operations manager of a clinical practice or imaging center.

Education:
St Francis University, BS Health Care Management
Harcum Junior College, Associates Degree in Health Care Sciences
Philadelphia School of Nuclear Medicine, ARRT, N
Montgomery Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, ARRT, R

Affiliations
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Founding member of Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
AHRA-American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
ICANL (Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories), Site visitor, reviewer and auditor
Technical Consultant, Astellas Pharma
Radiation Safety Officer for PA DEP License PA-0650



Experience
Lankenau Cardiac Diagnostic Center
Nuclear Medicine Supervisor Jan 4, 2010 to present
Job Responsibilities:
• Successful transition from private practice CASEP to hospital owned Lankenau Diagnostic Center
• Achieved Occupancy permit from DOH to facilitate the prompt opening of the facility on Jan 4, 2010
• Involved in the ongoing process of readying diagnostic center for Joint Commission compliance
• Daily responsibilities include Quality Control of lab, performing nuclear medicine procedures in the manner as outlined in Main Line Health Policies
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer. Amend license as appropriate.
• Developed Quality Assurance program for the diagnostic Center
• Currently working on application for submission for ICANL Accreditation (Intersocietal Accreditation of Nuclear Labs)
Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Labs
2004 to present
Responsibilities
• After exemplary submission for 5 nuclear labs, I was asked to participate as a site visitor, Auditor and reviewer of applications submitted for accreditation usually on a quarterly basis.
Atellas Pharma, USA
2007 to present
Responsibilities
• I am currently contracted as a technical consultant by the various pharmaceutical representatives to demo their product Lexiscan in a clinical setting.

Cardiovascular Associates of Southeastern Pennsylvania (CASEP)
Nuclear Medicine Manager 2001-December 31, 2009
Job responsibilities:
• Maintained smooth operations of all aspects of the 5 Nuclear Cardiology sites in a large cardiology practice with 10 locations.
• Recruited and hired staff as necessary. 90% of the Nuclear Medicine employees, who started with me, remained with the corporation during my tenure. Performed yearly evaluations and competencies on all nuclear medicine staff. Minimized overtime. Mentored and coached all nuclear employees, helped them develop new skills, streamlined processes to increase efficiency of their departments.
• Negotiated and successfully purchased 3 GE Cameras which including delivery, set up and training of all personnel.
• Negotiated all service contracts for nuclear medicine equipment. Changed vendors if necessary for better service or pricing.
• Developed expense and budget plans for nuclear labs
• Collaborated with other Office Managers and Physicians to standardize operations, implement new processes, problem- solve any issues; provide staff coverage etc at all diagnostic centers.
• Facilitated the start up of 5 diagnostic centers.
• Facilitated the closure and sale of equipment for 2 diagnostic centers that ceased operations.
• Participating member of steering committee for the purchase of a PACS system and CT systems for the practice. Neither system was deemed financially for the practice and not purchased.
• Trained all Casep employees on scheduling diagnostic studies, including preparations, how to scheduled multi-m...

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