Emmie Woods
9219 Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Accomplished Nuclear Medicine Technologist from Kaiser Permanente, adept in radiopharmaceutical handling and ensuring patient safety. Demonstrated excellence in diagnostic imaging, contributing to enhanced patient care and satisfaction. Skilled in effective communication and teamwork, significantly streamlining workflow and reducing exam wait times. Proficient in both technical and interpersonal skills, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
2025 Morse Avenue, Sacramento, CA. 95825
08.1998 - 01.2027
- Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Contributed to increased department efficiency by maintaining the cleanliness and organization of equipment and workspace.
- Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
- Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.
- Conducted routine inspections of radiopharmaceuticals inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions to prevent contamination or degradation.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and resolving conflicts professionally.
- Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
- Aided in reducing exam wait times by efficiently prioritizing workload based on urgency levels and referring physicians'' requests.
- Explained procedures to patients and families and answered questions to ease anxiety and encourage patient cooperation.
- Evaluated patients'' medical history prior to procedures to ensure appropriateness of requested tests and minimize risk factors associated with radiation exposure.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nuclear Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Allied Health School
Richmond, CA08-2011
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA05-1997
Skills
- General Knowledge of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine principles, procedures, views, and equipment
- Perform routine nuclear examinations per department procedures and protocols
- Radiopharmaceutical handling
- Quality control
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Ability to communicate well verbally as well as in writing
- Respectful and professional with patient confidentiality and sensitivity of information's in a diverse community
- Excellent in time management and the ability to prioritize work assignments based on standard work procedures
- Capable of working independently, but also works well with others as a team to accomplish multiple tasks in a busy work environment
- Reliable, punctual and professional
Licensure
- NMT-California Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- ARRT(N)
- BLS- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
08.1998 - 01.2027
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nuclear Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Allied Health School
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Sacramento City College