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KAREN AUTH

CARNEGIE

Summary

Experienced nuclear medicine technologist with 30+ years of expertise in patient care and safety, radiation safety and regulations, I-125 breast seeds, ACR, JCH, DEP, infection prevention and interim department leadership.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St Clair Hospital
08.2000 - Current
  • Perform nuclear medicine, therapies, PET/CT and nuclear cardiology imaging using radioactive isotopes to diagnose and treat disease
  • Reduce patients' anxiety and enhanced their cooperation by educating them on procedures using AIDET method
  • Maintained highest levels of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance/performance programs to meet state regulation requirements.

Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Syncor, International
07.1997 - 08.2000
  • Provided training and education to customers on new products.
  • Traveled to provide temporary staffing to Nuclear Medicine Departments
  • Handled sales and billing of services
  • Assisted in day to day pharmacy duties including next day set up, DOT training, clerical, and delivery of isotopes
  • Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations.
  • Presented latest information at conferences and to groups of doctors, administrators or other healthcare professionals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology

Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
05-1994

Skills

  • Employee relations
  • Patient care and safety
  • Staff training
  • Camera and hotlab quality control and troubleshooting
  • Radiation Safety
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Infection Prevention Committee
  • Employee Engagement Committee
  • Proficient in obtaining ACR certification
  • PRN assistant department supervision
  • DEP and Joint Commission preparedness
  • Handling of I-125 breast seeds and all other radiopharmaceuticals

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • ARRT (N) The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  • CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Timeline

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St Clair Hospital
08.2000 - Current

Clinical Specialist Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Syncor, International
07.1997 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology

Wheeling Jesuit University

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