Karen J. Arnold

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Urbandale, Iowa 50323

Mobile: 419-***-****

Email: adunol@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

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The Iowa Clinic

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Des Moines, Iowa 50309

8/5/2020-Present

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Supervisor: Kala Christopherson

Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, to include starting IVs, injecting and handling of Radiopharmaceuticals; perform Nuclear Medicine Therapies for Thyroid and Xofigo patients. Perform all aspects of Nuclear Medicine Quality Control. Perform PET/CT Imaging both with and without Oral and IV Contrast. PET Imaging experience including both PET Axumin and Gallium Dotatate Imaging. Perform PET/CT Quality Control. Responsible for scheduling of Nuclear Medicine studies, PET/CT studies and appropriate billing of Imaging performed. Work with internal and outside Physicians offices to ensure appropriate studies are ordered with correct diagnosis codes for Pre Authorization. Strong multi tasker with attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.

Morrow County Hospital

651 West Marion Street

Mount Gilead, OH 43338 United States

8/2012-7/2020

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Radiologic Technologist

Supervisor: Russ Merrin

I managed the development of the fully functional Nuclear Medicine Department to include Policy and Procedure writing and standardization of processes. Organized detailed informational literature on procedures for outlying physician offices and patients. Served as point of contact for service engineers, physicist, physician offices, Radiopharmaceutical providers, vendors and hospital personnel. Responsibilities included NRC and State Regulatory compliance, JCAHO compliance, OSHA and HIPAA compliance. Organized and implemented the Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs to include both Cath Correlation and Physician Over-Read Procedures. Educated patients and public on NM procedures, safety of Radiation administration and exposure. Coordinated multiple patient studies with physician offices, Acute Care Inpatient floor, other ancillary departments and interdepartmentally to minimize patient wait time and decrease appointments. Developed instructional booklets for contingent employees on procedural acquisition and study processing. Developed instructional booklets for Emergency Department staff and Inpatient floor staff to facilitate scheduling of patients and preparation for studies. Provided monthly statistics to Radiology Manager regarding department growth and patient volume. Recognized numerous times for Excellence in patient care by Press Ganey Surveys. ACLS certified.

Mid Ohio Heart Clinic

680 Park Avenue West

Mansfield, OH 44906 United States

8/2000-3/2012 Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Supervisor: John Cox

Perform Diagnostic Nuclear Cardiology including Cardiolite Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and resting MUGA scans, Administer Radio pharmaceuticals, Administer Pharmacologic Stress Agents, Equipment Quality Control, Quality Assurance-Monthly Physician Over reads and Cath Correlation, Patient Care and Patient Procedure Education. Assist in developing new Policy and Procedure Manual. Coordinated all staff occupational radiation monitoring/dosimetry including pregnant workers to ensure ODH compliance. Assisted with ICANL accreditation process. Played an integral role in streamlining high volume patient throughput to decrease patient wait time. Served as sub investigator on site un blinded pharmacist October 2003 to September 2006 Protocol CVT 5131 "A Phase III Randomized, Double Blind Study of Intravenous CVT-3146 vs. Adenoscan in Patients undergoing Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.

Anderson County Hospital

421 South Maple

Garnett, KS 66032 United States

4/1998-5/2000 Staff Radiologic Technologist

Supervisor: Mona Blevins

Performed General Diagnostic and Fluoroscopic Radiology, Performed Computerized Tomography both with and without IV Contrast, Performed Mammography according to MQSA Guidelines, Assisted Director of Radiology in MQSA Accreditation Process, Administered Standard Treadmill studies, EKGs, Holter Monitors and Bone Densitometry. Managed Radiology staff in absence of Director of Radiology. Served as Secretary for Hospital Safety committee. While at Anderson County Hospital I took the initiative to become Registered in both Computerized Tomography and Mammography.

Education:

Ottawa University Ottawa, KS United States

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major: Management of Health Services

St Luke's Hospital School of Nuclear Medicine Kansas City, MO United States

Technical Certificate

Major: Nuclear Medicine Technology

Washburn University School of Radiologic Technology Topeka, KS United States

Associate's Degree

Major: Radiologic Technology

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist-NMTCB #011861

Registered Radiologic Technologist-ARRT(R)(N)(CT)(M) #211640

Licensed State of Iowa Permit to Practice RAD105445

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