Laura Morillon
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Seasoned Nuclear Medicine Technologist with track record for consistently engaging students in stimulating and relevant material. Conscientious clinical educator with learning objectives of each student in mind. Success in building relationships with patients to produce the highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging, and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Currently working in a fast paced Level 1 Trauma and Teaching Hospital. Offering 15-year background to growing organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
UNM Hospital
09.2009 - Current
- Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures by administering and preparing radiopharmaceuticals for injection, ingestion, and inhalation; measure radioactivity dosage; maintain records; maintain safe procedures for handling, administering, storing, and disposal of radioactive materials
- Follow processes in verifying patients, pregnancy status, breast-feeding status, and verify correct orders with radiologists for procedures
- Maintain compliance with regulations and procedures for radioactive contamination, monitoring and decontamination, record and maintain accurate disposal of radioactive waste, and provide instruction on radiation hazards and principles of radiation safety
- Operate a variety of gamma cameras with sealed sources or radioactive material for transmission and performing and documenting daily, monthly and quarterly quality control
- Operate gamma cameras with single photon tomography or positron emission tomography when performed as part of SPECT/CT or PET/CT including preparing and administering contrast media agents
- Complete procedures and records using the HIS and RIS database
- Measure, administer, document and maintain records for radiation treatments and therapies
- Produce diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes
- Co-developed Lu-177 (Lutathera) Therapy protocol for NET patients and other guidelines for operating equipment in alignment with department goals
- Verify program operations, maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, and facilitate inspections and audits
- Educate patients on procedure details, provide instructions, and answer questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Review physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operate equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images
- Provide new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies, and best practices
- Process, label and organize diagnostic images to match with patient records
Radiographer
UNM Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Taking x-rays: positioning patient, positioning x-ray tube, and setting controls to take images
- Perform exams with C-arm procedures
- Perform fluoroscopic procedures
- Provide quality patient care
- Transport patients to designated imaging areas
- Educate patients on procedure details, provide instructions and answer questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Handle private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Process, label and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2008
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Clinical mentor/instructor
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- ISITE/PACS (Intellispace Archiving System)
- Syntrac Database Tracking and Dosing System
- QC Tracking System (Atirix Medical Systems)
- Radiation Exposure Minimization
- Safety Protocols
- Radiopharmaceutical Preparations
- Efficient in a variety of cameras including Siemens (EVO), Siemens mCT (40 slice), Siemens Vision PET/CT, Siemens E-Cam, Siemens Symbia T2 (SPECT/CT), BIODEX Thyroid Probe and Well Counter, Pulmonex XE Trap
Certification
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
- Radiologic Technologist (R)(N) (ARRT)
- CPR
- Radiation Safety
- Up & Comers Leadership Program
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
UNM Hospital
09.2009 - Current
Radiographer
UNM Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University of New Mexico