Toni Molini Student Award Criteria

Tony Molini Student Award Criteria Molini Nominator Form

The Tony Molini Award is presented to senior enrolled in Georgia Health Sciences University Nuclear Medicine Technology baccalaureate program. This senior demonstrates superior qualities of clinical and professional practice in Nuclear Medicine Technology in the spirit of dedication to the profession and patient care emulated by Mr. Antonio Molini.

Criteria for consideration:

Presentation of a monetary award to one senior BSRS student enrolled in Georgia Health Sciences University Nuclear Medicine Technology program at the Augusta campus who meets the criteria outlined below. If no senior meets the criteria in a given year, no award will be made.

 Minimum academic GPA of 3.0 in the GHSU NMT professional program, calculated by grades from fall, spring, and summer semester of the junior year.  Documentation of clinical performance above and beyond required standards of excellence for academic clinical achievement.  Documentation of extracurricular professional involvement through participation in local, state, and/or national professional nuclear medicine societies.  Two letters of support from clinical staff.  Student essay of one single spaced typed page on the topic selected by the committee annually.  Winning essay to be submitted by student to local, state, and/or national media for publication. Nominator______

Student______

Assessment for Student Excellence

The Tony Molini award will be presented to the rising senior who best demonstrates performance above and beyond required standards of excellence in academic achievement, clinical skill, and professionalism. Please rate the award candidate’s level of achievement in each of the following areas.

Academic Success GPA______(Provided by Program Faculty)

1. Maintains positive outlook and enthusiasm for professional topics Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2. Expends extra effort in academic assignments and preparation for testing Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3. Maintains collegiality and teamwork in interactions with classmates and faculty Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Clinical Skill

1. Quickly learns correct clinical protocol with attention to detail, precision and accuracy and understands fundamental beyond expectations for time in program Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2. Observes radiation safety practices for personal and patient safety

 Uses syringe shield Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Spends minimal time next to hot patient Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Disposes of Rph waste in proper manner Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3. Performs patient care duties with accuracy and knowledge Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. Performs procedures and tasks in clinic without constant direction. Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Professionalism

1. Attendance: Present for clinical rotation and arrives early Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2. Willing to stay late to accommodate patient load. Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3. Work Ethic: Seeks out constructive profession related activities without coaching form clinical staff Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. Collegiality: Maintains a positive outlook and friendly and appropriate communication with clinical staff Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. Patient interaction: Demonstrates appropriate and empathetic interaction with patients without extending beyond professional interaction, and observes HIPPA considerations. Doesn’t engage in idle gossip. Never Sometimes Always 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10