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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
Professional Summary

Talented and dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist with more than 15 years of work experience in renowned hospitals in the state of Massachusetts and California. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Thorough knowledge of radio-pharmacy. Great dexterity in working with different radiopharmaceuticals and equipment used in capturing radioactive isotopes. Excellent instructional skills. Able to instruct novice patients about the procedures and precautions to be followed during nuclear medication sessions. Extra ordinary hand-eye co-ordination. Immensely familiar with the supreme level of care and precaution followed while working with radioactive equipment.

Proven ability of good performances irrespective of the high paced work environment and tremendous work load at hospitals. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records.

Skills
Work History
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST, 10/2011 to Current
HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – PASADENA, CA
  • Performed diagnostic procedures including routine Nuclear Medicine studies, Nuclear Cardiology.
  • Experience with such cameras as Symbia EVO & INTEVO, SMV Vision DST, DST-XL and Xeleris Software; GE Millennium MG System and Genie Software; Siemens Digitrac 7500 Orbiter and ICON P Software; GE Thyroid equipment.
  • Prepared, measured and administered radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic studies, under direction of physicians.
  • Calculated and prepared kits of radiopharmaceutical materials.
  • Ordered and maintained supplies.
  • Experience with scheduling Nuclear Medicine procedures.
  • Conducted daily Quality Control testing for Nuclear Medicine cameras, uptake probe, well counter, etc.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Experience in starting intravenous lines.
  • Followed radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials and regulations for shipping and receiving of radioactive isotopes.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST, 01/2006 to 10/2011
SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL – LA MESA, CA
  • Prepare and administered radiopharmaceuticals and radiation to patient to detect and treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physicians.
  • Perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation such as, Phillips ADACS, and GE Thyroid equipment.
  • Accomplish computer processing and image enhancement.
  • Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
  • Disposed of radioactive materials and stored radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
  • Calculated, measured, prepared, and recorded radiation dosage and radiopharmaceuticals, using computer and following physician's prescription and x-rays.
  • Maintained and calibrated radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST, 01/2004 to 01/2006
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED. CENTER – BOSTON, MA
  • Prepare, measure, and administer radioactive isotopes to patients to obtain information used for diagnostic purposes.
  • Perform bone, thyroid, lungs, renal, liver/spleen, hepatobiliary, tumor detection, infections, gastrointestinal scans, and myocardial perfusion imaging with SPECT, images analysis and reconstruction where applicable.
  • Manage patient scheduling, education, and pre/post exam preparation.
  • Perform daily Quality Assurance and Quality Control on GE, Trionix, elscint, and ADACs cameras.
  • Function as a flexible and dependable team member at three separate clinical sites.
Education
B.S: PRE-MEDICAL HEALTH STUDIES, 01/2004
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES - Boston, MA
B.S: RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES, 01/2004
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES - Boston, MA
B.S: BIOLOGY, 06/1996
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles, CA
Certificate Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacy Technician, 04/1995
North-West College - Pasadena - Pasadena, CA
H.S. Diploma: 06/1988
Alhambra High School - Alhambra, CA
Certifications
  • RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST LICENSE, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, MASSACHUSETTS, License No. # 10819
  • NUCLEAR MEDICINE CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGIST, California department of Health Services, CALIFORNIA, Certificate No. RHN 318
  • CERTIFIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST, NMTCB, ATLANTA, GA, 2020 to 2022 - Certificate No. 02648
  • CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECNICIAN, BOARD OF PHARMACY, SACRAMENTO, CA - REGISTRATION NO. 20256
  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFIED, American Heart Association
Affiliations

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Pacific Southwest Chapters

Licenses

· RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST LICENSE, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, MASSACHUSETTS, License No. # 10819

· NUCLEAR MEDICINE CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGIST, California department of Health Services, CALIFORNIA, Certificate No. RHN 318

· CERTIFIED NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST, NMTCB, ATLANTA, GA, 2020 to 2022 - Certificate No. 02648

· CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECNICIAN, BOARD OF PHARMACY, SACRAMENTO, CA - REGISTRATION NO. 20256

· BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFIED, American Heart Association

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
  • SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
  • BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED. CENTER

School Attended

  • MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES
  • North-West College - Pasadena
  • Alhambra High School

Job Titles Held:

  • NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Degrees

  • B.S : PRE-MEDICAL HEALTH STUDIES , 01/2004
    B.S : RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES , 01/2004
    B.S : BIOLOGY , 06/1996
    Certificate Pharmacy Technician : Pharmacy Technician , 04/1995
    H.S. Diploma : 06/1988

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