Safety Officer Manager
Resume:
Teresa Bencivengo, CNMT, RT(N), MHHS
Canfield, OH 44406
330-***-**** (Cell Phone)
330-***-**** (Home Phone)
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Qualification Highlights
Currently employed as an Environmental Health and Safety Manager, in a manufacturing setting.
Received Certification in Yellow Belt with the Lean Six Sigma program.
Received Certification as Radiation Safety Officer.
Received Certification in DOT Training.
Obtained Master of Health and Human Services Degree, Health Care Administration.
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist since August 2005.
Safety Officer for Radiology Department at previous employer.
Experience with Pediatric Nuclear Medicine, Comforting techniques, and IV skills.
Experience with Radiation Safety procedures and making a procedure manual for nuclear procedures.
Proficient with Microsoft suite of software including Access, Visio, OneNote, and Microsoft Project.
Proficient with Adobe software such as Adobe Acrobat DC and Captivate as well as TechSmith’s Snagit and Snagit Editor.
Experienced with electronic medical software such as EPIC and PACS Imaging System.
Ability to learn new software quickly.
Experienced adult educator using a multi-modality approach.
Proven ability to identify and manage internal and external customers or patient needs and expectations.
Soft Skills including Motivational Interviewing, the Art of Persuasion, Building Trust, and Conflict Resolution.
Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization.
EDUCATION
Youngstown State University – Youngstown Ohio
Masters: Health and Human Services, Health Care Administration track
Graduation Date: December 15, 2019
4.0 GPA Graduate School
Kent State University, Salem Ohio
Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences with a concentration in Nuclear Medicine
Graduation Date: August 2005
Kent State University, Kent Ohio
College of Nursing
Attended in February 2000
Certifications
NMTCB: Certified September 8, 2005
AART: Certified September 19, 2005
BLS Certification
Ohio Department of Health Radiologic Licensure
Employment Experience
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Chem Technologies Ltd.-Middlefield, OH. (2/1/2023-Present)
Responsible for overseeing safety and DOT training and safety concerns for new and existing employees in both Plant 1 and Plant 2.
Developed safety policies and procedures such as Emergency Action Plan, LOTO, Tow Motor Training Procedures, DOT Training.
Developed audit checklists for internal safety audits of departments (Rubber, Blend side)
Developed Job Safety Analysis reports and updated periodically for job specific training and to identify job hazards in the workplace.
Developed Safety Committee to ensure protocols and procedures are being followed and to review any near misses, injuries/accidents, safety concerns in Plants and in offices.
Responsible for updating and creating Safety Data Sheets for raw materials used.
Responsible for reporting injuries and accidents to OSHA and posting injury/accident report.
Developed “Safety Tip of the Month” for all employees.
Developed Accident/Injury form for any accidents or injuries that occur in the workplace.
Responsible for arranging inspections of equipment such as tow motors, when they are involved in accidents and making sure the equipment is taken out of service until equipment is fixed.
Responsible for collaborating with maintenance when equipment is malfunctioning and making sure equipment is taken out of service until fixed.
Responsible for keeping records of safety training of employees in Plant 1 and Plant 2 and ensuring refresher training of all employees annually.
Responsible for making sure employees know where and how to report injuries or accidents in the workplace. Documentation kept on file of all injuries/accidents.
Responsible for state and regulation reporting and documentation.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)-Rootstown, OH (8/17/2020-2/1/2023)
Responsible for training for new employees such as assigning laboratory safety and radiation safety modules and infectious waste modules.
Developed safety protocols for various departments at campus and handled incident reports and Workmen’s Compensation claims.
Member of the COVID Response Team at NEOMED and responsible for contact tracing for exposures and illnesses related to COVID for employees and students on campus.
Collaborate with Student Health Services and Human Resources regarding clearing employees and students to return to campus and COVID-19 positive cases.
Trained faculty and staff on autoclaves on campus and infectious control procedures.
Responsible for quality control of autoclaves on campus and biohazard containers in autoclave rooms.
Part of the Radiation Safety committee on campus and responsible for disposal of Beta-emitting radiopharmaceuticals used in animal research on campus.
Responsible for calibration of GM Survey Meters used on campus and performing radiation wipes in hot lab and various areas where radioactivity may be present. Performed radiation wipes using scintillation detector.
Performed Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde testing on cadavers used for educational purposes on campus.
Handled any safety related issues on campus and personnel safety related issues.
Research Assistant/Program Coordinator
Mercy Health – Youngstown, OH (6/10/2019-8/17/2020)
Developed Data Collection Tools for analysis and reporting to the Department of Labor and Social Security Administration
Responsible for patient recruitment
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft suite of software, Adobe, and Snagit
Responsible for organization of files for auditors
Collaboration with providers and clinicians as indicated
Active in provider recruitment and outreach programs
Experience in invoice management and accountability
Coordination of metrics reporting for the RETAIN program
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Trinity - Twin City Hospital, Dennison, OH (11/2018-6/2019)
Management of safety protocols and quality control on shielding (hot lab) equipment and nuclear gamma camera
Responsible for processing imaging study results for physician review and interpretation
Experienced with GE Infinia nuclear medicine gamma camera and Xeleris processing software
Experienced with sending images through the PACs imaging system for physician interpretation
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Akron Children’s Hospital – Mahoning Valley (12/2008-4/2019)
Responsible for ordering and administering radiopharmaceuticals, processing studies for interpretation
Responsible for patient preparation or nuclear medicine exams
Trained in comforting techniques for children during the exam
Cross trained in registration through the EPIC EMR and other clerical duties
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
Cardinal Health Staffing Agency-Pittsburgh, PA (10/2005-12/2008)
Work as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist in various hospital and clinical settings.
Responsible for ordering and administering radiopharmaceuticals, processing studies for interpretation.
Responsible for patient preparation for Nuclear Medicine exams in hospital settings, outpatient facilities, PET centers, cardiac imaging centers, and radiopharmacy centers.
Experience with different Nuclear Gamma Cameras and computer systems such as ADAC, GE Infinia, Phillips, Siemens and Toshiba.
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