Air Force Quality Control
Resume:
Richard Coombs
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ******* **
City: Knoxville
State: TN
Zip: 37934
Country: USA
Phone: 865-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: 84
Willing to Relocate
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Job History / Details:
RICHARD R. COOMBS JR
920 Pintail Rd Knoxville, TN 37934
*********@********.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain the position of Multi-Modality Clinic Application Specialist
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
*Active US Government SECRET Security Clearance
*More than 20 years of Honorable service in the U.S. Air Force
*20 years progressive experience in the Diagnostic Imaging career field
*Technical Quality Control/Lead Technologist for four years in Diagnostic Imaging
*Eight years as Nuclear Medicine Chief Technologist supervising 20 staff members
*Over 6 years as Nuclear Medicine Course Instructor
*Three years Clinical PACS Administrator
*Highly capable of working independently
*Organized and scheduled staff members to provide 24/7 coverage
*Experienced in new equipment planning, purchase, installation and turnover
*Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving using manuals and customer support
*Subject matter expert on gamma camera equipment, operation, and processing software
EXPERIENCE
Chief Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
*Supervised 15 Nuclear Medicine staff members at Level 1 Trauma Center
*Authored and implemented standard operating procedures for 98 procedures
*Responsible for physical security of $1.9 million inventory of radioactive sealed sources
*Led staff through Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC) inspection with hospital`s first zero finding report resulting in three year recertification
*Sited as best program to-date for radiation safety by Air Force Inspector General during no-notice inspection
*Prepared and administered radioactive isotopes; acquired diagnostic images utilizing gamma scintillation cameras
*Performs quality control procedures required for imaging systems, measuring instruments and monitoring devices
*Oversaw radioisotopes/medical supply orders; initiated/tracked/managed $10K/vendor billing/payments monthly
*Managed exam archiving systems ensuring timely exam results and standards of care upheld
*Mentored and evaluated all staff through written appraisals and counseling, one on one feedback and remedial training with recommendations for promotion
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Process Improvement
*Projected department needs, coordinated the purchases of 3 SPECT/CT Gamma cameras and new processing software
*Coordinated the setup of temporary gamma camera during department renovation resulting in the ability to continue normal business and provide 24 hour availability of services.
*Revamped Authorized User protocol procedures, attaining NRC approval, saving the Nuclear Medicine physician ten hours per week
*Developed a paperless Nuclear Medicine Department without loss of NRC required documentation, streamlining processes from scheduling, examination to final reporting
Instructor/Communication/Public Speaking
*Instructed over 20 students through 1288 hours and 84 exams using lectures, hands on, and one on one training resulting in 100 percent graduation rate
*Managed and lectured ASRT certified continuing education curriculum for 87 Diagnostic Imaging staff to maintain ARRT, NMTCB, and ARDMS national registries
*Radiation safety briefings to over 800 hospital personnel per year to meet NRC, JACHO/HSI requirements
*Trained eight new staff members on new processing software in accordance with manufactures guidelines
*Led and trained community population on physical fitness, stress management, and smoking cessation classes
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1993-Present US Air Force Various Locations World Wide
* Clinical PACS Administrator 2011-Present Landstuhl, GE
* Nuclear Medicine Chief Technologist 2008-2011 Keesler, MS/Landstuhl, GE
* Nuclear Medicine Technologist 2006-2008 Travis AFB, CA
* Clinical PACS Administrator 2004-2006 Elmendorf AFB, AK
* Diagnostic Imaging Quality Control 2003-2004 Elmendorf AFB, AK
* Diagnostic Imaging Lead Technologist 1999-2003 Hurlburt Field, FL
* Health and Wellness Program Coordinator 1998-1999 Eielson AFB, AK
* Diagnostic Imaging Technologist 1993-1998 WPAFB, OH/Eielson AFB AK
The following positions were held concurrently with Air Force employment
* 2008-2009 Diagnostic Imaging Tech (PRN) Biloxi Regional Hospital Biloxi, MS
* 2007-2008 Diagnostic Imaging Tech (PRN) Bayview Hospital Fairfield, CA
* 2004-2006 Diagnostic Imaging Tech (PRN) Alaska Native Med Ctr Anchorage, AK
* 1997-1999 Diagnostic Imaging Tech (PRN) Sports Medicine Fairbanks, AK
* 1994-1996 Diagnostic Imaging Tech (PRN) Grandview Hospital Dayton, OH
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EDUCATION
A.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology Community College of the Air Force 2012
A.S. Diagnostic Imaging Technology Community College of the Air Force 2012
TRAINING
Culture of Trust, 2012
Team STEPPS Training, 2011
Effective Leadership, 2011
Air Force Non Commissioned Officer Academy, 2009
Air Force Basic Instructor Course, 2008
Naval School of Health Science Nuclear Medicine Course, 2006
PACS Administrator Course SG&A Consulting, 2004
Air Force Train the Trainer Course, 2001
Air Force Airmen Leadership Course, 2000
Emergency Medical Tech Level 1, 1998
Air Force Radiology Specialists Training, 1993
Air Force Basic Military Training, 1993
CERTIFICATIONS
ARRT- Radiology
ARRT-Nuclear Medicine
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
HONORS, AWARDS, SPECIAL ACCOMPPLISHMENTS
Air Force Achievement Medal x 3
Air Force Commendation Medal x2
Army Achievement Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
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