Alethea Dufresne R.t. (r)(N)
Westport,MA
Summary
Hardworking PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Technologist who maintains expert technical and patient care skills to complete diagnostic studies and procedures while promoting optimal department operations. Regularly demonstrates appropriate radioactive materials safety measures. Meets clinical competency required to perform job responsibilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead PET/CT Technologist
Steward PET/CT, LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Manage day to day operations of PET/CT department
- Thoroughly explain and perform imaging procedures to patients along with answering any questions throughout the process
- Perform analysis and processing of images acquired
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals
- Work independently and within a team in an ever-changing environment
- Deliver quality patient care by communicating with patients, physicians, scheduling staff, field engineers, pharmacy staff and other technologists
- Handle equipment failures, repairs, and delays by contacting appropriate entities, patients, and scheduling staff
- Competent in PET FDG-18 Whole Body Imaging
- Competent in Ga- 68 PSMA Prostate Imaging
- Competent in Ga-68 Dotatate Imaging for Neuroendocrine Tumors
Technical Director/Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hawthorn Medical Associates, LLC
03.2005 - 02.2024
- 20 years of experience in Radiologic Technology
- 18 years of experience in Nuclear Cardiology. Competent in MPI studies, Pharmacological MPI studies, Stress Echo Testing, Exercise Tolerance Testing, and Bubble Studies for Echocardiograms.
- 18 years of experience in General Nuclear Medicine. Competent in WB Bone Scans, 3 Phase Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Liver/Spleen Scans, Breast/Melanoma Lymphoscintigraphy.
- 18 years of IV experience and Pharmacologic administration of Lexiscan, Persantine, Adenosine, and Aminophylline.
- Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine for 7 years.
- Handled IAC Accreditation for Nuclear Cardiology and General Nuclear Medicine.
- Created Policy & Procedure Manuel for Nuclear Medicine Department.
- Maintained all Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Registered Nurses and Cardiologists records including monthly radiation exposure, licensing/education, CME's, ALS/BLS certification.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and practices.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel. (ALARA)
- Utilized computer data to develop information and process images for interpretation.
- Calibrated and prepared radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Handled all daily, weekly and monthly equipment QC including scheduling and maintaining records of PM's.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques. (ALARA)
- Explained procedures and answered questions to patients/families to ease anxiety and encourage patient cooperation.
- Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for MPI exams in alignment with department goals.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
RIH School of Nuclear Medicine
Providence, Rhode Island06.2005
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
RIH School of Radiologic Technology
Providence, Rhode Island06.2003
Skills
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Pharmacological Administration
- IV Insertion
- Regulatory Guidelines/Management of records
- Radiation Safety Principles
- Patient Shielding Techniques
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Patient confidentiality
- Multi-tasking/Problem solving skills
- Mobile experience
- Multi-software skills :McKesson PACS, Xeleris Workstation, Meditech, Cardinal Health Nuctrac, MIM
- GE Discovery PET/CT camera
- GE Discovery SPECT camera,
Accomplishments
- Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine
- Collaborated with a team of Cardiologists to achieve IAC Accreditation in Nuclear Cardiology.
Certification
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine and Radiologic Technology:
ID Number: 368803
Massachusetts Licensure
ID Number:11667
American Red Cross- BLS Certified
Certificate ID: 235414833083
Timeline
Lead PET/CT Technologist
Steward PET/CT, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Technical Director/Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hawthorn Medical Associates, LLC
03.2005 - 02.2024
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine and Radiologic Technology:
ID Number: 368803
Massachusetts Licensure
ID Number:11667
American Red Cross- BLS Certified
Certificate ID: 235414833083
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
RIH School of Nuclear Medicine
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
RIH School of Radiologic Technology
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