Your Name
Summary
I am a very skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 30 years of experience taking care of patients thru a wide variety of nuclear medicine studies. My experience extends to all phases of nuclear medicine, as well as various computer systems, with my primary expertise being cardiac imaging. I am very skilled in venipuncture, and am very knowledgeable with all rules and regulations associated with Nuclear Medicine. I am very organized, and team-oriented and driven by my desire never to fail at anything I attempt to accomplish. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing the interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills I have acquired.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Concord Hospital, Inc
01.2018 - Current
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Evaluated new imaging sequence protocols and processes and executed prescribed nuclear medicine procedures.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
- Performed technical procedures by applying radiopharmaceuticals to detect pathology.
- Explained procedures to patients and families and answered questions to ease anxiety and encourage patient cooperation.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Utilized computer data to develop information and process images for interpretation.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Supervised department completing 60-74 procedures weekly, including Cardiac SPECT and Cardiac PET.
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Concord Hospital, Inc
03.2003 - 01.2018
- Responsible for all Quality Control, including camera and ancillary equipment used in department
- Responsible for all imaging for cardiologist ....including SPECT and PET imaging
- Responsible for ordering of all supplies necessary to run nuclear department
- Patient care advocate willing to take time to explain and spend time comforting problematic patients
- Responsible for starting all IV’s within department
- Responsible for providing information on new camera systems, and staying informed on new isotopes to assist cardiologist with definitive diagnosis
- Performed as Assistant Radiation Safety Officer(RSO) during 16 years of employment .
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and developed productive relationships.
- Identified, planned and managed research and development initiatives.
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Concord Hospital, Inc
01.1998 - 03.2003
- Evaluated new imaging sequence protocols and processes and executed prescribed nuclear medicine procedures.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
- Performed technical procedures by applying radiopharmaceuticals to detect pathology.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Jackson Hosptial & Clinic
11.1992 - 12.1998
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD10.1992
Certificate - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Navy Corpsman School
San Diego, CA08.1990
None - Biology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.1987
Diploma - undefined
Starkville High School
Starkville, MS1984
Skills
- Nuclear Medicine Procedures
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reading Comprehension
- HIPAA Education
- Infection Control Procedures
- Client Satisfaction
- Diagnostic Techniques
Certification
NMTCB Certification #16030
CA State Certification RHN-#1713
Member, Society of Nuclear Medicine(SNM) #158106
CPR Certified
Timeline
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Concord Hospital, Inc
01.2018 - Current
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Concord Hospital, Inc
03.2003 - 01.2018
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Concord Hospital, Inc
01.1998 - 03.2003
Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Jackson Hosptial & Clinic
11.1992 - 12.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences
Certificate - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Navy Corpsman School
None - Biology
Mississippi State University
Diploma - undefined
Starkville High School