Accomplished Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 19 years' experience seeking to leverage expertise to secure position with respected organization. Highly skilled in producing high quality diagnostic images, comforting patients, and delivering clinical instruction to staff. Hardworking and reliable. Demonstrated leadership skills which guide teams towards success and strengthen relationships with patients and physicians. Hardworking and reliable. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Skills
Health education
Medication administration
HIPAA
Troubleshooting
Time management
Multitasking
Team building
Analytical
Decision-making
Microsoft Office
Communication
Conflict resolution
Experience
08/2010 to Current
Lead Nuclear Medicine TechnologistAscension (System Office) – Warren, MI,
Tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
Trained, mentored and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices and hospital policies.
Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
Designed and instituted new processes and standards for outpatient and inpatient diagnostic exams to achieve and exceed department goals.
Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Positioned Siemens E Cam. and GE PET/CT equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Maintained updated Nuclear Medicine knowledge through CE Credits and lecturing.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Answered Patient's calls to assist with patients' questions and concerns.
Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
07/2003 to 07/2010
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistAkumin Inc. J Usf – Zephyrhills, FL,
Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
Positioned [Type] and [Type] equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Designed and instituted new processes and standards for outpatient and inpatient diagnostic exams to achieve and exceed department goals.
Trained, mentored and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices and hospital policies.
Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Reviewed diagnostic images' quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
Administered drugs and fluids to patients, including IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
07/2002 to 07/2003
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistAkumin Inc. J Usf – Altamonte Springs, FL,
Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Reviewed diagnostic images' quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
Administered drugs and fluids to patients, including IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/2002
Associate of Science: Nuclear Medicine Technology British Columbia Institute Of Technology - Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, GPA:
Expected in 05/2003
Statement of Completion: PET Camera British Columbia Institute Of Technology - Burnaby, BC, Canada, GPA:
Certifications
15 Years Service Award Certificate, The Aroostook Medical Center - 2018
10 Years Service Award Certificate, The Aroostook Medical Center - 2018
5 Years Service Award Certificate, The Aroostook Medical Center - 2008
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