Lisha Torres
Elmont,NY
Summary
Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and practices in order to enhance overall patient well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiologist
Dr. Felix Oviasu, Garden City Heart Center
Garden City, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted daily camera quality control for flood, and weekly checks for COR and Bars.
- Daily constancy, Package survey, and wipes, Storing and discarding radiopharmaceutical according to state and federal regulations
- Explained procedure and methodology of radio pharmaceutical to patient while giving the patient detail time and instructions for the scan
- Took patient history and vitals Preformed phlebotomy and IV set up needed for patient's stress test
- Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of imaging and stress equipment, prioritizing patient safety through adherence to strict radiation exposure guidelines
- Performed quality control checks on rest and stress cardiac images
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
Oceanside, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented a comprehensive camera quality control procedure that includes weekly evaluation of extrinsic/intrinsic factors such as spatial resolution, linearity, and flood uniformity using COR and weekly bars.
- Hot Lab QC: Daily Dose Calibrator Constancy, Package Receive, Package Survey, Package wipes, Surveying and storing Radioactive waste
- Handle, measure and administer high doses of therapeutic radiopharmaceutical for therapy and diagnostic scan, under direction of physician
- Provide accurate patient care while adhering to ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence
- Set up Intravenous lines Perform diagnostic nuclear procedures including: Hida scans, brain perfusion, three phase bone, bone scans, thyroid, Lymphoscintigraphy, I-131 therapy, Muga, In 111 WBC, Renal, I-123, stress test to name a few Process and collaborate with radiologist about scans and treatment.
Patient Care Associate/Emergency Medical Technician
St. Francis Hospital
Roslyn, NY
10.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, registered nurses and other health care professional staff to facilitate, coordinate and maintain quality patient care
- Responsible for the following technical skills: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, arrhythmia detection, tele-monitoring, vital signs, collecting lab samples, setting up oxygen support, glucose monitoring, CPR and post mortem care
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to inquiries from both staff members and families of patients.
Education
Associate degree - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology & CT
Molloy University
NYSkills
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Excellent IV skills
- CPR Certification
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Task prioritization & multitasking
- Fluent in Spanish
- Knowledge with Siemens
- Healthineers PETCT
- Symbia
- Phillips Argus
- Skylight
- Stress testing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self Motivation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- NMTCB
- AART
- NMTCB/CT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiologist
Dr. Felix Oviasu, Garden City Heart Center
04.2024 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Associate/Emergency Medical Technician
St. Francis Hospital
10.2006 - Current
- NMTCB
- AART
- NMTCB/CT
Associate degree - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology & CT
Molloy University
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