Cecilia Gage
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Conscientious Nuclear Medicine Technologist maintains expert technical and patient care skills to complete diagnostic studies and procedures while promoting optimal unit operations. Clearly explains procedures and walks patients through technological complexities. Pending completion of NMTCB (3/25/2024) and ARRT (4/9/2024)license.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Student
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Proficiency in operating various nuclear medicine & PET/CT cameras including: Siemens Intevo SPECT/CT (2022), EVO SPECT (2022), Digirad 3 Head Cardiac (2019), GE Hawkeye SPECT/CT (2015), Philips Brightview (2008), PET/CT GE Discovery ST (2008), Philips Gemini TF PET/CT (2007), GE Millennium (2004), Philips Skylight ADAC SPECT (2002) and Philips Forte ADAC (1998). Experience with processing software such as: Xcelris, Siemens, Philips EBW, Visage, PACS and MIM.
- Processes computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images and accurately transfer images to the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)
- Knowledge of computer applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, NMIS, NUCTRA, EPIC & AI
- Performs in-vivo studies, therapeutic & diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician.
- Prepare and administers radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of the physician.
- Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Dispose of and monitor radioactive materials properly. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials
- Processes computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images and accurately transfer images to the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
Richmond, CA03.2024
Associate of Science - Sociology
American River College
Sacramento, CA04.2022
Associate of Arts - Master Herbalism
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Portland, OR12.2017
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sunrise Tech Center
Sacramento, CA01.2012
Skills
- Over 13 years of experience within hospital environments
- A Unique capacity to grasp the broader context of hospital operations allowing me to develop innovative solutions to systemic problems
- Strong sense of empathy and rapport-building skills, which result in positive and trusting relationship with patients
- A unique ability to work with claustrophobic patient to complete a diagnostic quality study
- Performs in-vivo studies, therapeutic & diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within my scope of certification
- Prepare and use radiopharmaceuticals
- Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions
- Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated ill and distressed patients
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information
- Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and other healthcare personnel
- Coordinate several assignments and establish work priorities
- Accurately operate and care for Information System computers in the department
- Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions
Certification
- (BLS) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
Issued Aug 2022 · Expires Aug 2024
Credential ID 2254177882941
- Venipuncture Certified
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Student
01.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Sociology
American River College
Associate of Arts - Master Herbalism
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sunrise Tech Center