Deborah Yates
Summary
Ambitious, compassionate, and results-driven Nuclear Medicine Technologist professional with more than 10 years of experience in the field. Proficient in the use of various equipment and imaging techniques while working in fast-paced high volume hospital settings as well as outpatient experience. Determined to provide high-quality patient care as well as a positive and respectful work environment with physicians and staff.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Vero Radiology
08.2024 - Current
- Execute proper radiopharmaceutical administration and high-quality general Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT imaging techniques
- Perform all quality control on imaging equipment, dose calibrator, and survey meters
- Utilize computer systems to dose patients, receive and return radiopharmaceutical packages, dispose of radioactive waste, and order radiopharmaceuticals
- Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Provide quality and compassionate patient care and safety
- Educate patients on details of procedures, provide instructions, and answer any questions they may have to keep them informed of their care
- Ensure high quality imaging studies for radiologist interpretation while maintaining ALARA
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
2017 - 2024
- Utilized all above mentioned Nuclear Medicine imaging techniques, procedures, and compliance
- Provided high quality care in a fast-paced 498 bed State certified Level II trauma center
- Assisted in the application and successful ACR re-accreditation process
- Started IVs and ensured proper injection of radioactive isotopes
- Maintained availability for scheduling and on-call responsibilities
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
2016 - 2024
- Utilized all above mentioned Nuclear Medicine imaging techniques, procedures, and compliance
- Proficient in the knowledge and implementation of all policies and procedures of the Nuclear Medicine department
- Ensured unparalleled patient care in a 222 bed hospital facility
- Started IVs and ensured proper injection of radioactive isotopes
- Maintained availability for scheduling and on-call responsibilities
Education
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FLSkills
- Certified CNMT, ARRT(N), Florida State License, & BLS
- Camera systems: GE Discovery 830, GE Discovery 630, GE Infinia, GE Millennium, Siemans, and GE Discovery PET/CT
- PET/CT, Nuclear Cardiology, General Nuclear Medicine, Lymphoscintigraphy, Thyroid Uptake systems
- Dose calibrators: Capintec, Biodex
- NMeR and Nuctrac dosing and ordering computer systems
- EPIC, Meditech, PACS, AGFA, Syngo, Transport tracking systems
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Vero Radiology
08.2024 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
2017 - 2024
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
2016 - 2024
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Indian River State College