Educational Background- Doctorate of Education, IDPEL, Duquesne University, 2005
- Master of Public Management, Healthcare Admin & Marketing, Carnegie Mellon University, 1988
- Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Wheeling Jesuit University, 1980
Professional Background- 1989-2006 Wheeling Jesuit University Wheeling, WV Director of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Department Chair/Associate Professor
- 1996-1997 Associate Chair Clinical Science/Assistant Professor, Wheeling Jesuit University Wheeling, WV
- 1994- Present St. Clair Memorial Hospital Pittsburgh, PA Staff technologist casual pool, Nuclear Medicine Department
- 1991-1993 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA Central Imaging Service Inc./Nuclear Medicine
- 1980-1989 South Hills Health System Jefferson Hospital Pittsburgh, PA Chief Technologist Nuclear Medicine Department Hospital Radiation Safety Officer
Area of Expertise/Research- Research Grants:
Mason DL, Macci Bires A. "Perspectives from Nuclear Medicine Technologists: Should Parents be Permitted in the Nuclear Medicine Imaging Suite During Procedures?" American Society of Radiologic Technologists grant Grant # S08RG01. Robert Morris University IRB approval #080504 ($5948.00)
- Editorial/newsletter resource expert in Nuclear Medicine technology for the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS) 2008-2010
- DSF Foundation grant in the amount of $100,000.00 on November 3 2008.
- Grant from PNC Bank in the amount of $30,000 Nov. 2008
- SNM Academic Council
- SNMTS Educators Committee
- SNMTS Leadership Academy Alumni Community
- SNMTS Educators Directors
Council
Publications- Macci Bires,A, Gilmore,d, Bolus,N. JNUMED/2012/106773 (in press)
"The History, Implications and Development of the Transition Resource Manual" - Macci Bires ,A, Mason,DL, Gilmore,D, Pietrczyk,C."Gap Analysis Survey: An Aid in Transitioning to Standard Curricula for Nuclear Medicine Technology".J Nucl Med Technol 2012; 40:1-5
Mason, DL, Macci Bires,A. "Parents in Nuclear Medicine Suites" Radiology Today, May/June 2012; Vol 83/5:510-513
Nielsen, C,Aaron L, Bolus NE, Gilmore D, Hess-Smith MHubble WE, Kent KE,Macci Bires A, Mason DL, Stecker LH, Waterstram-Rich,KM. "Curriculum Guide for Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, 4th edition." Society of Nuclear medicine. http://interactive.snm.org/docs/SNMTS_Curriculum_Guide_4th_Ed.pdf , August 5, 2008
Society of Nuclear Medicne Technology(SMNTS)Resorce Transition Manual
http://interactive.snm.org/docs/communities/SNMTS%20Resource%20Manual%20-v2%20%281-3-11%29.pdf.
- Nielsen, C, Aaron L, Bolus NE, Gilmore D, Hess-Smith M, Hubble WE, Kent KE, Macci Bires A, Mason DL, Stecker LH, Waterstram-Rich,KM. "The Changes Impacting the Practice of Nuclear Medicine Technology and Student Education". Available online at http://interactive.snm.org/index.cfm
- 2007 to 2009 Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiological Sciences
Editorial Review Board Member:
Spectrum Resource Expert for Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Macci Bires A., Mason DL, "Crossroads for the Traveling Medical Record". Hospital News. November 2008.
- Mason DL, Macci Bires A. "Buy One and Get Two". Hospital News. June 2008.
- Macci Bires A., Mason DL, "The Art of the Start" Hospital News. August 2009
Presentations- 2011 - Macci Bires,A, Perkeges, J,L, Warner, D, "Clinical Education at a Distance" Society of Nuclear Medicine, 58th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, June 5, 2011
- 2011 - Hubble, W, Macci Bires, A, Mason, D,L."What the Best College Teachers Do" Society of Nuclear Medicine,58th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, June 4, 2011
- 2010 - Macci Bires A,"The Path to Healthcare Leadership: Strategies, Styles and Success". Society of Nuclear Medicine 57th Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 8, 2010
- 2010 - Macci Bires,A, Prekeges, Jennifer, l, "Learning Styles and State of the Art Education Practices". Society of Nuclear Medicine 57th Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 5, 2010
- 2010 - Macci Bires,A: "The Business of Healthcare". Fourteenth Annual Nuclear Medicine Symposium, Cleveland, Ohio, October 23, 2010
- 2010 - Macci Bires, A, "Patient Care Practices". Fourteenth Annual Nuclear Medicine Symposium, Cleveland, Ohio, October 23, 2010
- 2010 - Macci Bires,A, Mason,D,L, Mooney,T, Willard, R, "Engaged Learning at it's Finest: A Student Driven Process of Community, Service and Self".The Southwestern PA Regional Network for the Growth of Service- Learning: Spring Symposium: March 24, 2010
- 2007 - Macci, A,R,"The Business of Healthcare" Pittsburgh Chapter Meeting Spring Workshop April 2007
- 2006 - Macci Bires, A, "Learning Styles and State of the Art Educational Practices" Pittsburgh Chapter Meeting Midwinter Workshop November 2006
- 2004 - Macci, A.,R "Learning Styles and State of the Art Educational Practices" Society of Nuclear Medicine 51st Annual Meeting. June 19, 2004
Schedule of Courses
Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Bires, Angela Macci
Summer 2013
| Course-Section | Time | Days | Loc | Instructor | Session | Seats |
| NMED2002-A | - | APPT | M | Bires | 7 (06/03-07/27/13) | Seats |
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Fall 2013
| Course-Section | Time | Days | Loc | Instructor | Session | Seats |
| NMED2002-C1 | 11:00-11:50 AM | T R | M | Bires | 1 (08/26-12/14/13) | 11 Seats |
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