Joshua Michels
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Patient oriented Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 20 years of experience in a 900 bed acute care facility. Personally and professionally striving to deliver patient care in an environment of compassion and efficacy. Devoted to successful outcomes. Highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist with comprehensive experience in nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures, including diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments. Strengths include global knowledge of radiation safety, patient care, and ability to work in fluid environments. Work history improved hospital's efficiency in delivering accurate diagnoses and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
12.2003 - Current
- Production, administration, and storage of diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive isotopes
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes
- Daily use of PET/CT and Spect/CT cameras
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with ALARA practices and shielding techniques
- Champion for process improvement
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices
- Department supervisory role on as needed basis
Education
Phlebotomy
Stepping Stone Medical
Statesville, NC07-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC05.2003
Currently preparing to sit for PET/CT registry.
Skills
- Recent Phlebotomy Certification
- Member of radiology process improvement team
- Point person for department health physics
- DOT training
- CPR certification
- CNA 1
- Siemens Intevo Spect/CT camera
- Philips Forte camera
- GE skylight camera
- Siemens Biograph mCT PET/CT camera
- ADAC Pegasys
- Jet stream
- Exceleris
- Siemens software
- Basic Spanish
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
12.2003 - Current
Phlebotomy
Stepping Stone Medical
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Currently preparing to sit for PET/CT registry.