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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
Summary

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with passion for nuclear medicine & PET/CT, seeking to launch career. Experienced in capturing high-quality diagnostic images using stationary and mobile equipment, properly positioning patients and safeguarding patients against radiation exposure. Offering strong administrative skills and expertise in various electronic health record programs.

Responsible Radiologic Technologist,

Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 24 years of experience in healthcare.

Experienced Nuclear Medicine licensed in NMTCB with strong clinical and people skills. Capable of conducting general and cardiac procedures to help assess patients. Proficient in monitoring vitals, documenting changes and a wide range of clinical procedures, as well as SPECT/CT.

Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Software: Powerstation, Genie, Xeleris, Meditech, Cardiac Smartzoom, Cardiac 4DM, Prosolv, & Nighthawk

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • SPECT/CT
  • PET/CT
  • Familiar with many Capintec varieties
  • Worked on cameras: Vision 1024xr Series, Millineum MPR (single head), GE Infinia (dual head), Symbia-T with SPECT/CT, Symbia-S with Smartzoom, Siemens C-Cam, & Siemens PET/CT
  • BLS Certified
Experience
Nuclear Medicine Technologist|Cartersville Medical Center - Cartersville , GA|10/1995 - 11/2009
  • Delivered comprehensive clinical instruction to over a number of students on subjects such as the modality of NM and the nuclear medicine department.
  • Liaised with medical care professionals to ensure patients suffering from thyroid disease-related symptoms received proper care after being discharged home, especially after therapy.
  • Conducted quarterly ancillary training.
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting gated heart monitoring during cardiac examinations.
  • Actively served on Radiation Safety Committee by reviewing policies, patterns of ongoing issues relating to Radiation Safety in our hospital facility and sanctioned processes to correct before the next meeting. Also providing ALARA badge report readings.
  • Maintained inventory and supply levels for radiopharmaceuticals, film, and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
  • Helped physicians examine and treat patients with assistance in Lymphoscintigraphy of breast imaging and melanoma patients before surgery.
  • Conducted probationary and annual performance evaluations of all nuclear staff.
  • Supervised ancillary staff and on-call nurses, about update information monitoring for prostate seed implant patients and thyroid patients treated therapeutically and their quality of care as well as the staff.
  • Verified and entered necessary information such as patient name, DOB and verification on armband into the patient/hospital management system.
  • Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
  • Commended for maintaining safety, respect and dignity of residents and staff.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist|Marrietta Imagining Center - Marietta, GA|03/2010 - 06/2012
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
  • Designed and instituted new processes and standards for outpatient diagnostic exams to achieve and exceed department policies.
  • Positioned patient and prepared equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
  • Reviewed diagnostic images' quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
  • Trained, mentored and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices and facility policies.
  • Revised policies and procedures in accordance with changes in local, state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Participated in Radiation Materials License program in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
  • Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Administered drugs to patients, including IV's, and radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients
  • Liaised with pharmacies to eliminate dosing issues.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist|Floyd Medical Center - Rome, GA|06/2012 - 08/2019
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription, and performed procedures in accordance with changes in local, state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Participated in departmental activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance and other personnel.
  • Trained, mentored, and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices, and hospital policies.
  • Conducted quarterly departmental course training with Nuclear Physicist.
  • Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
  • Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, and imaging advances.
  • Participated in Georgia Department of Human Resources program in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
PET/CT Technologist|Diversified Imaging - Cartersville, GA|08/2019 - Current
  • Perform patient blood sugar checks, start cathlons, and administer radiopharmaceutical F18.
  • Develop advanced skills in Siemens software by using it regularly to complete patient raw data and imaging.
  • Review physicians' orders to access patients' medical imaging needs and operate PET/CT equipment, and implement beam restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
  • Complete quality control and perform quality safe imaging according to Georgia Department of Human Resources regulatory standards and practices.
Education and Training
Coosa Valley Tech||Rome, GA|04/1996Certificate : Radiologic Technology
Certifications

American Registry of Radiological Technologists

ID#: 309441

NMTCB

Cert#: 027756

Both in CE compliance

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Cartersville Medical Center
  • Marrietta Imagining Center
  • Floyd Medical Center
  • Diversified Imaging

School Attended

  • Coosa Valley Tech

Job Titles Held:

  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • PET/CT Technologist

Degrees

  • Certificate : Radiologic Technology

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