Arielle Miller
Summary
Experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over five years of experience in radiological sciences transitioning into the field of Health Physics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Wellstar Heath System
Austell, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Provide radiation safety training to the new hires.
- Produce diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Provide general surveillance of radiation safety activities including personnel, facility and environmental monitoring in Cath Lab.
- Verify program operations maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations and facilitated JCO inspections and audits.
- Calibrate and prepare radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Limit radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
- Monitor and manage inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
Per Diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Emory University Hospital
Lithonia, GA
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Performed technical procedures by applying radiopharmaceuticals to detect pathology.
- Trouble-shot the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including: monitors, PACS, coils, etc.)
- Performed PET CT and Dose Calibrator equipment quality checks Daily, Quarterly, and Annually.
- Performed patient and room surveys in radioactive seed implant procedures (prostate and cervical cancer) and I-131 therapy patients (thyroid cancer).
- Maintained dose and quality control records, in accordance with NRC guidelines.
- Monitored radiation exposures, conducted area surveys, performed instrument calibrations and oversees radioactive waste management.
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Digirad Ultra Scan Solutions
Norcross, GA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Independently ran and operated a cardiology hot lab.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Monitored radiation exposure, conducted area surveys, performed instrument calibrations and oversaw radioactive waste management
- Received, distributed, and monitored radiation badges for all radiation workers in the clinic
- Participated occasionally in cleaning radioactive material spills, received radioactive packages, and performed appropriate surveys per DOT regulations to make sure that the packages were free from contaminations
- Oversaw the rad waste program
- Performed and reviewed ionizing radiation producing equipment calibration and safety survey records, and room shielding evaluation
Per Diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Grady Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided occasionally a radiation safety training to the new hires.
- Assisted the Radiation Safety Officer and RSC in the development of safety programs and in other aspects.
- Provided general surveillance of radiation safety activities including personnel, facility and environmental monitoring in Cath Lab.
- Performed all required quality control tests on radiopharmaceutical kits, and assures that the results are within department standards.
Education
Master of Science - Health Physics
University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Liberal Arts
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA08.2016
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Quality Control Standards
- Records Management Systems
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Nuclear Medicine
- Critical Thinking
- Audit Inspections
- Radiopharmaceuticals Preparation
- Facility Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Geiger Counters
- Infection Control Procedures
- Client Support
- Radiation Exposure Minimization
- OSHA Regulations
- Radiologic Technology
- Material Disposal
- Systems Analysis
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Quality Control Analysis
- Diagnostic Tests
- Quality Processes
- Radiation Safety Principles
- Radiologic Imaging Equipment
- Interpersonal Skills
- Operations Analysis
Certification
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Honor Recipient of the Cecil H. Hall Award
- American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and CPR
Timeline
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Wellstar Heath System
08.2018 - Current
Per Diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Emory University Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Digirad Ultra Scan Solutions
08.2018 - 05.2019
Per Diem Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Grady Healthcare
08.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Health Physics
University of Alabama Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Augusta University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors of Liberal Arts
Clayton State University
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Honor Recipient of the Cecil H. Hall Award
- American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and CPR