Jaison Mathew
East Meadow,NY
Summary
Dynamic and experienced Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a proven track record of excellence in nuclear medicine procedures and team leadership. Seeking a challenging role as a Radiation Oncology Manager to leverage technical expertise and managerial skills for optimizing patient care and department efficiency. Extensive experience and fortitude in communication, management, patient care, equipment operations, and coordination across various departments and staff levels. Dedicated team-player promoting the growth and development of staff through research and training. Trusted healthcare provider adhering to and overseeing strict compliance with quality, safety, and infection control standards and protocols.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Francis Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Manages overseeing a department of 6 full-time and 4 per-diem technologists to ensure the adequate staffing and proper delegation of responsibilities for successful workflow and patient care
- Managed departmental budget, inventory, and equipment maintenance, optimizing resources and minimizing downtime
- Collaborated with oncologists and radiation therapists to develop treatment plans and ensure accurate delivery of radiation therapy
- Effectively communicates with various levels of management, including physicians, nurses, support staff and other healthcare professionals to facilitate departmental operations
- Implements and oversees quality assurance improvement plans within the department to achieve the highest level of patient care
- Oversees departmental compliance with institutional policies and procedures
- Operates and maintains quality control for all imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices
- Extensive knowledge and experience in preparing and administering radio-pharmaceuticals for patient use and identifying the most effective cameras and processes to ensure quality results
- Enhances diagnostic value through knowledge and expertise in processing and achieving high quality films by choice of filters, slice selection, display parameters, image intensity and labeling techniques
- Detail-oriented in the collection and maintenance of patient records and logs, dose administration, progress notes and other pertinent data for effective communication and dissemination to the appropriate individuals
- Enforces and oversees the strict adhesion to the proper storage and disposal of radioactive materials in excess of established standards for the safety and well-being of employees and patients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
New York Cardiac Imaging
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Performed quality assurance testing and document maintenance with Radiation Safety Officer to ensure full compliance with ACR standards, practice policies and state and Federal regulations
- Responsible for the procurement, administration, documentation and the safe control and handling of radiopharmaceuticals
- Performed over 10 daily cardiac nuclear tests while overseeing safety control compliance to practice policies and state guidelines
- Created enhancements in computer processing and related imaging results to significantly improve the quality for diagnostic interpretations by the physician.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Supervisor
Medical Diagnostic Management Services Inc.
10.2006 - 07.2011
- Responsible for overseeing 4 different facilities in the NY region – including opening and closing facilities, scheduling patient cases, and operating and maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment
- Responsible for the supervision of 4 technologists, including staff recruitment and performance reviews
- Ensured the timely processing of over 15 patient images daily
- Leader in quality assurance controls and equipment maintenance for all facilities (control of Hot Lab/Gamma camera, accurate record keeping for ICANL, ACR, DOH certification/inspections, etc.)
- Provided weekly Management Reporting packages to lead physician.
Education
Bachelor in Science in Health Sciences : Specialization in Nuclear Medicine -
SUNY Stony Brook University
05.2005
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Thinking
Instrument Experience
- GE Discovery 610 & 710(PET/CT)
- GE Inifinia Hawkeye 4(SPECT/CT)
- Siemens E-cam
- ADAC (Genesys, Argus, Solus)
- SMV DSTXLI
- Siemens Biograph IV (PET/CT)
- Digirad
- GE (Millenium, Myosight, Ventri)
- Digirad Ergo Portable Gamma Camera
- Biodex Uptake Probe
- NMIS
- PACS
Timeline
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Francis Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
New York Cardiac Imaging
07.2011 - 03.2013
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Supervisor
Medical Diagnostic Management Services Inc.
10.2006 - 07.2011
Bachelor in Science in Health Sciences : Specialization in Nuclear Medicine -
SUNY Stony Brook University