Objective:
To develop and execute the operating activities of a clinical practice or imaging department or to establish similar practices in a healthcare related company.
Qualifications:
BS Degree in Healthcare Administration
Currently enrolled in a graduate program for Healthcare administration
Effective operation and management of multiple nuclear labs/diagnostic centers
Extensive knowledge in regulatory and compliance issues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Able to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
Education:
St Francis University, BS Health Care Administration
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
Currently in the process of obtaining CRA certification
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
• Successful accreditation of Nuclear lab by IAC , November 2010
• Joint Commission compliant , reviewed June 2010
• Daily operations of Nuclear lab in the manner as outlined in Main Line Health Policies
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer. Amend license as appropriate.
• Development of Quality Assurance program for the diagnostic center
• Provides non-invasive training in a Cardiac Fellowship Program
Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Labs
2004 to present
Responsibilities
• Have been participating as a site visitor, auditor and reviewer of applications submitted for accreditation to the commission.
Atellas Pharma, USA
2007 to present
Responsibilities
• 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 the day to day clinical operating activities of the 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 capital equipment including delivery, set up and training of all personnel.
• Initiated the weekly training of patients choosing to start a home monitoring system of testing their blood for Coumadin levels. The QAS monitor was supplied by the company and weekly programs were set up off hours in one of the physician offices. Successfully trained >100 patients with excellent feedback.
• Negotiated all service contracts for nuclear medicine equipment. Changed vendors if necessary for better service or pricing.
• Directed operations to meet company budget expectations and financial goals.
• 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 feasible for the practice and not purchased.
• Trained, coached and mentored all Casep employees on scheduling diagnostic studies, including preparations, how to scheduled multi-modalities, etc.
• Trained all Casep employees on Hippa policies.
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