Crystalyn Hooper
Burlington,NC
Summary
To obtain a Full-Time position as a Technologist position allowing me to use the skills I have acquired to provide the best patient care possible, while learning new techniques and practices to aid in the overall care of the patient.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear MedicineTechnologist (PRN)
Duke University
Durham
11.2024 - Current
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.Assured quality control of radiopharmaceuticals, including calibrations
- Performed radioimmunoassay studies that assessed the behavior of radioactive substances inside the body
- Prepared radiopharmaceuticals and adhered to safety standards that kept the radiation doses to co-workers and patients as low as possible
- Kept patient records and recorded the amount and type of radionuclides received, disposed of, and used
- Knowledge of emergency procedures of medical and surgical studies
- Completed over 897 nuclear medicine studies
- Monitored and ensured department was in 100% compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Travel)
Digirad
North Carolina
04.2018 - 01.2024
- Assured quality control of radiopharmaceuticals, including calibrations
- Performed radioimmunoassay studies that assessed the behavior of radioactive substances inside the body
- Prepared radiopharmaceuticals and adhered to safety standards that kept the radiation doses to co-workers and patients as low as possible
- Kept patient records and recorded the amount and type of radionuclides received, disposed of, and used
- Knowledge of emergency procedures of medical and surgical studies
- Completed over 897 nuclear medicine studies
- Monitored and ensured department was in 100% compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Phlebotomist (PRN)
Duke University
Durham, NC
02.2012 - 04.2018
- Assured quality control of radiopharmaceuticals, including calibrations
- Performed radioimmunoassay studies that assessed the behavior of radioactive substances inside the body
- Prepared radiopharmaceuticals and adhered to safety standards that kept the radiation doses to co-workers and patients as low as possible
- Kept patient records and recorded the amount and type of radionuclides received, disposed of, and used
- Knowledge of emergency procedures of medical and surgical studies
- Completed over 897 nuclear medicine studies
- Monitored and ensured department was in 100% compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Care
Greensboro
02.2007 - 02.2012
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect
- Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tales or equipment.
Education
Nuclear Medicine Technologist -
Pitt Community College
Greenville08.2021
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy - Associate of Applied Science -
ECPI University
Greensboro06.2007
High School Diploma -
Smith High School
Greensboro07.2006
Skills
- Radiological
- Clinical and Academic Experience
- Patient Care
- Infection control
- Patient-focused care
- Cardiology
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Maintaining in-procedure quality and hygiene control
- Strong communication skills
- Venipuncture
- Locating Appropriate Veins for Blood Collection
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS Certified through American Heart Association
- Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT Qualified
Timeline
Nuclear MedicineTechnologist (PRN)
Duke University
11.2024 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Travel)
Digirad
04.2018 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist (PRN)
Duke University
02.2012 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Care
02.2007 - 02.2012
Nuclear Medicine Technologist -
Pitt Community College
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy - Associate of Applied Science -
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Smith High School