Jose A. Ruiz
Norco,CA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Eisenhower Imaging Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Operated nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras and SPECT scanners.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Saint Bernardine Medical Center
San Bernardino, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient's condition before administering radiopharmaceuticals or undergoing imaging studies.
- Adhered to all regulatory requirements including HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA.
- Explained test procedures and safety precautions to patients.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding preparation for imaging studies.
Senior Lead Tech for Nuclear Medicine
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Banning, CA
01.2008 - Current
- Performed quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Operated nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras and SPET scanners.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Developed quality control policies to ensure accurate results from nuclear medicine imaging studies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC07-2007
Associate of Science - Radiology Studies
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA07-2004
Skills
- X-Rays
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Radiopharmaceutical Administration
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiation Safety
Certification
- ARRT
- MTCV
- CALIFORNIA NUCLEAR MEDICINE LICENSE
- CRT
- FLOUROSCOPY PERMIT
- VENOUS PUNCTURE LICENSE
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Eisenhower Imaging Center
01.2022 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Saint Bernardine Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Senior Lead Tech for Nuclear Medicine
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Johnston Community College
Associate of Science - Radiology Studies
Chaffey College
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