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Wendy Mullens

Van Buren,AR

Summary

Dynamic Radiation Safety Officer with extensive experience at Baptist Health and Mercy Fort Smith, excelling in regulatory compliance and performance management. Proven track record in enhancing radiation safety programs and leading audits, while fostering strong communication with medical teams. Adept at training staff and implementing quality assurance measures to ensure optimal patient care. Detail-focused professional in the healthcare diagnostics field, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient care, radiation safety, and diagnostic imaging procedures. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to enhance patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
12.2021 - Current
  • Designed and instituted new processes and standards for outpatient and inpatient diagnostic exams to achieve and exceed department goals.
  • Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
  • Provided patient care services including preparing patients for scans, positioning them correctly, administering radioactive isotopes, monitoring vital signs, and responding to any adverse reactions to medications or treatments.

RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER

EASTERN OKLAHOMA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the radiation safety program and ensuring that staff are following proper rules and regulations as mandated by the state of Oklahoma and the Nuclear Regulatory Committee.
  • In charge of state inspections with the Department of Environmental Quality.
  • Directly work with the medical physicist and the Chief Operating Officer to maintain a great radiation safety program.

MANAGER OF THE RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM AND MEDICAL IMAGING SUPERVISOR OF PET/CT AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE

BAPTIST HEALTH FORT SMITH
12.2006 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for ensuring that the hospital and clinics are following proper measures to ensure radiation safety for everyone.
  • Responsible for managing staff and productivity.
  • Responsible for working closely with the Nuclear pharmacy and vendors in order to reduce costs and run efficiently.
  • In charge of quarterly audits and radiation safety meetings.
  • Worked closely with the medical physicist to ensure we are meeting and following proper state health mandated guidelines.
  • Assisted with the conduction of yearly radiology state health inspections at the hospital as well as the clinics.
  • Clinical supervisor over UAMS Nuclear Medicine students.
  • Conducted performance reviews for team members.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.

APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST

PROFESSIONAL RADIOLOGY SERVICES
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for training technologists in various states to operate and proficiently run PET/CT imaging systems in a high stress environment.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding application functionality and compatibility issues.

CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST AND MANAGER OF PET/CT CLINIC AND RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER

CENTRAL ARKANSAS PET CLINIC
08.2005 - 12.2006
  • Responsible for starting up a new PET/CT clinic and overseeing the daily operations and staff.
  • Worked closely with the medical physicist in regards to radiation safety to ensure the clinic was operating correctly and efficiently while maintaining proper rules and regulations mandated by the state health department.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

BAPTIST HEALTH LITTLE ROCK
07.2003 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for excellent patient care and the injection of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging procedures.
  • Worked as a staff technologist and oncall for emergency procedures.

Education

NUCLEAR MEDICINE CERTIFICATE -

BAPTIST HEALTH LITTLE ROCK
Little Rock
07.2003

BACHELOR'S OF ART - PSYCHOLOGY

HENDRIX COLLEGE
Conway, AR
05.1999

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MOUNT SAINT MARY'S ACADEMY
Little Rock, AR
05.1995

Skills

  • Supervisory experience
  • Performance management
  • Audit procedures
  • Radiation safety training
  • Dosimetry management
  • Communication skills
  • Rapport with physicians
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB), 01/01/03
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (N), 01/01/03
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT), 01/01/07
  • Radiation Safety Officer, 01/01/05
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
12.2021 - Current

RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER

EASTERN OKLAHOMA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - Current

APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST

PROFESSIONAL RADIOLOGY SERVICES
08.2017 - 01.2020

MANAGER OF THE RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM AND MEDICAL IMAGING SUPERVISOR OF PET/CT AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE

BAPTIST HEALTH FORT SMITH
12.2006 - 12.2021

CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST AND MANAGER OF PET/CT CLINIC AND RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER

CENTRAL ARKANSAS PET CLINIC
08.2005 - 12.2006

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

BAPTIST HEALTH LITTLE ROCK
07.2003 - 08.2005

NUCLEAR MEDICINE CERTIFICATE -

BAPTIST HEALTH LITTLE ROCK

BACHELOR'S OF ART - PSYCHOLOGY

HENDRIX COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MOUNT SAINT MARY'S ACADEMY

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