BIANCA CISNEROS
Cypress
Summary
Dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist skilled in operating advanced imaging equipment and ensuring patient safety. Proven track record in educating patients to alleviate anxiety during procedures and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver accurate diagnostic results. Focused on quality assurance and maintaining high operational standards to support clinic efficiency. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Technologist
CDL Nuclear Technologies
Houston
10.2023 - Current
- Operated and maintained specialized nuclear medicine equipment.
- Captured and developed diagnostic images per physicians' orders, facilitating accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions during scans, ensuring safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on all equipment used in nuclear medicine procedures.
- Trained and mentored new employees on procedures and best practices, enhancing team competency and adherence to clinic policies.
- Operated multiple processing software programs to facilitate accurate image analysis. Some softwares used have been 4DM, Heartsee, Cedars
- Have used and operated numerous different cameras for imaging, some of them being Biograph Horizon, GE Discovery, GE Discovery 690, Phillips CardioMD for Spect studies.
- Operate 1700 Bracco Rb-82 generator
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Intern
Houston Community College- Coleman
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Explained test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provided them with assistance during test procedures.
- Disposed of radioactive materials and stored radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
- Performed quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
- Detected and mapped radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, used camera to produce photographic and computer images.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including MIM's, Syngo, ESoft, Xeleris, etc.
- Performed and documented daily/weekly/monthly quality assurance to ensure the high-quality function of all medical equipment.
- Worked closely with hospitalists, outpatient physicians, radiology, and nursing staff to provide the highest quality care for all patients.
- Experience with various camera's, such as Infinia Hawkeye, Siemens Symbia, Siemens ECam, PET/CT Siemens Biograph Horizon, Philips Gemini TF, Optima NM/CT 640
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Compounding/mixing of radiopharmaceutical kits.
- Filling of radiopharmaceutical unit doses, and multi doses.
- Maintained adherence to safety procedures for disposal and handling of radioactive materials.
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Performed quality control on radiopharmaceutical samples to ensure quality before sending to recipients.
- Filled PET doses with mechanical arm machine efficiently and accurately
- Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Data Entry Pharmacy Technician
Southwest Community Pharmacy
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered
- Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors
- Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications
- Maintain and update ling, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer
- Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages
- Receive written prescription or re ll requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Maintained database by entering new and updated customer and account information.
- Scanned and stored files and records electronically to reduce paper files and secure data.
Pharmacy Technician
Golden USA Pharmacy
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and afix labels
- Price and label prescriptions that have been filled
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information
- Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer
- Establish or maintain patient pro les, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2023
Associate of Science - Biology
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX08-2018
Skills
- Bilingual
- Quality Patient Care
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Nuclear Medicine expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
Accomplishments
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician from Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- PTCB Pharmacy Technician National Certification
- IV/Sterile Products Certification from NPTA Institute
Certification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician License - Issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (#249567)
- NMTCB Certication (#044971)
- Texas State Board MRT License (GMR02011267)
Additional Information
Clinical Rotations completed in Texas Medical Center, and surrounding areas located in Houston, TX. Including CHI St. Lukes- TMC, HCA- Park Plaza TMC, HCA- North Cypress Hospital, Ben Taub Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Excel Diagnostics Nuclear Oncology Center.
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Technologist
CDL Nuclear Technologies
10.2023 - Current
Nuclear Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
12.2021 - 10.2022
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Intern
Houston Community College- Coleman
08.2020 - 05.2023
Data Entry Pharmacy Technician
Southwest Community Pharmacy
05.2016 - 01.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Golden USA Pharmacy
12.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Houston Community College
Associate of Science - Biology
Lone Star College System