Jennifer Meyering

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• Lead Technologist of large PET/CT department devoted entirely to Nuclear Oncology and Radiation Therapy • Oversaw initial start-up of department: created and implemented patient protocols; ordered equipment and supplies needed for hot lab, uptake and control areas; and established QC/QA logs, service records, patient logs, disposal logs, etc. • Worked closely with radiation oncologists and therapists to duplicate treatment positions for patients undergoing, or in planning stages of, radiation therapy • Operated PET/CT equipment to produce cross sectional radiographs, and PET/CT images; Siemens PET/CT imaging systems • Maintained professional technologist/physician/physicist/patient relationship and work practices

• Operated PET/CT equipment to produce cross sectional radiographs, and PET/CT images; experience with GE and Siemens PET/CT imaging systems • Measures concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas and body products to obtain information for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illnesses • Maintained professional technologist/physician/patient relationship and work practices • Followed rules and regulations established by the NRC, state licensing agencies, as well as the standards set forth by JCAHO, for the proper method of handling radioactive isotopes and the provision of quality patient care

Demonstrated responsibility and accountability in recognizing and identifying potential and actual patient problems, collected accurate data and implemented the patient's plan of care in accordance with the department's standards Conducted all aspects of radiopharmaceutical preparation for scintigraphic and therapeutic procedures and disposal of radioactive trash according to department policy and NRC standards Worked independently to plan, coordinate, and carry out assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices

Graduated Magna Cum Laude Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society