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ELIZABETH RAWSKI

Chesterfield

Summary

Skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist who attended William Beaumont Hospital's School of Nuclear Medicine. Graduated from Purdue University (May 2015) with a Bachelor of Science in Brain and Behavioral Neuroscience. Well-rounded individual who is patient-focused with the ability to adapt to numerous educational and work environments. Extensive experience in the field of healthcare and internships. Comfortable working independently or in a team-based setting. Responsible, motivated and goal-oriented

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Imaging Healthcare Specialists
2023.07 - Current

Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for outpatient exams in alignment with department goals. Worked in PET/CT acquiring 17 patient scans per day.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Oregon Health Sciences University
2022.07 - 2022.12

Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes. Worked in PET/CT with one other technologist and scanned about 15 patients per day.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Renown Regional Medical Center
2022.04 - 2022.07

Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals. Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes. Quickly adapted to a fast-paced hospital setting. Worked in both PET/CT and general Nuclear Medicine.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT

Karmanos Cancer Institute
2021.11 - 2022.04

Worked with both pediatric and adult Oncology patients to perform diagnostic PET/CT scans. Answered phone calls to assist with scheduling and preparation for appointments. Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
2018.01 - 2021.12

Performed Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures including routine Nuclear Medicine studies and Nuclear Cardiology. Gathered relevant medical history, and provided detailed explanation of diagnostic imaging procedures to patients. Worked in a quick-paced environment independently. Conducted daily/weekly Quality Control testing for Nuclear Medicine cameras. Efficiently processed routine Nuclear Medicine studies.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ascension Hospital
2018.04 - 2021.10

Performed non-invasive cardiovascular testing, including nuclear stress tests and MUGAs. Gained expertise in starting intravenous lines. Operated and maintained all diagnostic imaging equipment on a daily basis. Monitored patients' response to pharmacologic agents. Ability to work independently in a high-stress environment due to high patient volume and learned quickly how to trouble-shoot problems. Duties include: scheduling, explaining procedures to patients, monitoring their responses to tests, all applicable computer processing, equipment maintenance, and detailed record keeping.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Heart Cardiology Consultants
2018.01 - 2021.10

Under Physician supervision, performed non-invasive cardiovascular testing, including nuclear stress tests and MUGAs. Gained expertise in starting intravenous lines. Operated and maintained all diagnostic imaging equipment on a daily basis. Monitored patients' response to pharmacologic agents. Worked as a solo technologist, 11 hour shifts averaging 12-16 patients per day. Ability to work independently in a high-stress environment due to high patient volume and learned quickly how to trouble-shoot problems. Duties include: scheduling, explaining procedures to patients, monitoring their responses to tests, all applicable computer processing, equipment maintenance, and detailed record keeping.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St. Mary Mercy Hospital
2017.11 - 2018.11

Performed Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures including routine Nuclear Medicine studies and Nuclear Cardiology. Gathered relevant medical history, and provided detailed explanation of diagnostic imaging procedures to patients. Worked in a quick-paced environment independently. Conducted daily/weekly Quality Control testing for Nuclear Medicine cameras. Efficiently processed routine Nuclear Medicine studies.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Beaumont Hospital
2017.11 - 2018.05

Performed Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures including routine Nuclear Medicine studies, Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT Oncology. Extensive experience working in the Noninvasive Cardiology Lab conducting stress tests alongside the exercise physiologist. Worked closely with on-site Nuclear Physicians to aid in the diagnoses and treatment of patients. Gathered relevant medical history and provided detailed explanation of diagnostic imaging procedures to patients. Conducted daily/weekly Quality Control testing.

Radiology Aide

Beaumont Hospital
2015.08 - 2017.11

Assisted Radiology department by escorting patients to their exams/procedures. Interacted with Doctors, RN's and technologists to ensure patient quality care and safety. Assured proper setup in diagnostic imaging rooms prior to patient arrival. Assisted with imaging when needed (camera/patient positioning).

Education

Diploma - Nuclear Medicine Technology

Beaumont Hospital School of Allied Health
Royal Oak, MI
11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Brain And Behavioral Neuroscience

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2015

High School Diploma -

L'Anse Creuse High School North
Macomb, MI
05.2011

Skills

  • Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology expertise
  • Experience starting intravenous lines
  • Knowledge of principles, concepts and methodologies of Nuclear Medicine technology
  • Ability to interact with healthcare team, patients and families
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Manages time effectively to meet deadlines
  • Hardworking, responsible and reliable

Clinical Experience

Performed Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including routine Nuclear Medicine studies, Nuclear Cardiology, and PET/CT Oncology. Gathered relevant medical history, and provided detailed explanation of diagnostic imaging procedures to patients. Followed radiation safety techniques involving the use and disposal of radioactive materials. Conducted daily/weekly Quality Control testing for Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT cameras. Efficiently processed routine Nuclear Medicine studies. Followed NRC guidelines appropriately.



DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Includes all applicable computer processing

Cardiac: Rest/Stress SPECT MPI's, Rest/Stress MUGA, First Pass Studies

Endocrine: Tc Thyroid, Post Surgery I-131 Neck and Chest, I-131 Whole Body, Parathyroid Planar and SPECT/CT

Gastrointestinal: Gastric Empty, GI Bleed, Meckel's Diverticulum, Esophageal Reflux, Gallbladder

Skeletal: Whole Body Bone Scan, Bone SPECT, Bone Densitometry

Respiratory: Aerosol and Perfusion, Lung Quantification

Genitourinary: Renal, Diuresis Renograms

Infectious Disease: In-111 WBC, Tc-99m WBC, Ga-67

Tumor: Ga-67, Octreotide



RADIOPHARMACY

Experience with preparing radiopharmaceutical kits, WBC labeling with In-111 and Tc-99m, RBC labeling with Tc-99m, Quality Control of all Radiopharmaceuticals, Inventory, Package check-in, Wipes and Surveys

Equipment

GAMMA CAMERAS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS

ADAC Pegasys, DSPECT, G.E Discovery 630, G.E Infinia, G.E. Infinia with Hawkeye CT, G.E Ventri, Siemens C-Cam, Siemens E-Cam, Siemens Symbia with SPECT/CT, Siemens Intevo, G.E. Discovery PET/CT, G.E Discovery 360, Phillips Cardio MD, Pegasys-Genesis Imaging System, Medimage, PACS, Vision Imaging System, Xeleris, Syntrac, Epic, Powerchart, Biodose, Synapse, Spectrum Dynamics


OTHER EQUIPMENT

Lunar X-ray Bone Densitometer, Captus Uptake Probe, Dose Calibrator, Well Counter, Geiger Muller Meter

Professional Memberships

Society Of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

SEMATA of Southeastern Michigan

Certification

NMTCB

BLS- American Heart Association

Timeline

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Imaging Healthcare Specialists
2023.07 - Current

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Oregon Health Sciences University
2022.07 - 2022.12

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Renown Regional Medical Center
2022.04 - 2022.07

Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT

Karmanos Cancer Institute
2021.11 - 2022.04

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ascension Hospital
2018.04 - 2021.10

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
2018.01 - 2021.12

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Heart Cardiology Consultants
2018.01 - 2021.10

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St. Mary Mercy Hospital
2017.11 - 2018.11

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Beaumont Hospital
2017.11 - 2018.05

Radiology Aide

Beaumont Hospital
2015.08 - 2017.11

Diploma - Nuclear Medicine Technology

Beaumont Hospital School of Allied Health

Bachelor of Science - Brain And Behavioral Neuroscience

Purdue University

High School Diploma -

L'Anse Creuse High School North

NMTCB

BLS- American Heart Association

ELIZABETH RAWSKI