Kristin Close
Rosedale,MD
Summary
Dedicated Senior Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist with expert technical and patient care skills to complete diagnostic studies and procedures while promoting optimal unit operations. Committed to utilizing a strong work ethic to lead and work along with other technologists to provide top-quality patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
05.2001 - Current
- Created and assigned technologist work and call schedules
- Created and implemented patient appointment schedule
- Coordinated the preparation, scanning, and billing for more than 15 patients per day
- Created and implemented protocols for Cardiac and Oncology PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine procedures
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly quality control on Nuclear Medicine, PET and CT scanners, dose calibrators, and Geiger counters.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine appropriate imaging and radiopharmaceutical needs
- Ordered, prepared, and administered contrast materials and radiopharmaceuticals, for imaging procedures.
- 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.
- Provided students and new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies, and best practices.
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Health Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV05.1997
Skills
- Nuclear Medicine Procedures
- PET/CT Procedures
- IV and Oral Contrast Material Administration
- Informed Consent
- Radiopharmaceutical Ordering and Preparation
- Radiation Safety and Record Keeping
- IV placement
Certification
- CNMT
- ARRT (CT)
- NMTCB PET
- NMTCB NCT
- BLS
Timeline
Senior Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist
University Of Maryland Medical Center
05.2001 - Current
Master Of Business Administration - Health Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor Of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Wheeling Jesuit University
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