Mark A. Davis
Universal City,USA
Summary
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 30 year's experience. Current Nuclear Medicine Supervisor overseeing daily operations of nuclear medicine departments. Specialized certification and trained in handling radiopharmaceuticals management, imaging protocol development, and regulatory compliance. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Health and the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Supervisor
SAINT DAVID'S NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
Austin, TX
12.2003 - Current
- Nuclear Medicine Supervisor providing direct patient care. Services provided include cardiac, brain, pediatric, and pre-operative surgical procedures for the main hospital, the surgical hospital, the outpatient imaging center, and the children's hospital.
- Support the radiation safety officer by enforcing state policies and educating the staff about the risks of radiation exposure.
- Amend and interpret the license for code compliancy of radioactive licenses.
- Spearhead the department's operational transformation to accommodate the demands of a growing facility while increasing nuclear medicine's presence in the growth and development of Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring in the Children's hospital.
- The nuclear medicine department services central Texas with specialty exams.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling radioactive materials.
- Trained staff on imaging techniques and equipment usage.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance measures.
- Maintained inventory of radiopharmaceuticals and supplies effectively.
- Developed, implemented and maintained quality control procedures to ensure compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations.
- Performed radiation dose calculations to determine patient dosimetry requirements.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nuclear medicine technology advancements.
- Maintained records of patient exams, treatments, dosages administered, results obtained and other pertinent information.
- Calculated, measured and recorded radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and discarded.
- Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
- Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (temporary position)
BAY AREA MEDICAL CENTER
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2000 - 10.2002
- Provided general nuclear medicine coverage among three separate facilities and performed coincidence imaging (positron emission tomography) at the adjoining cancer center.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (temporary position)
SAINT DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
Austin, TX
04.2000 - 07.2002
- Provided general nuclear medicine coverage.
Chief Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
CARDIOLOGY CLINIC OF SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TX
06.1992 - 04.2000
- Performed all outpatient nuclear cardiac procedures.
- Increased output in Nuclear Medicine by 300% in nine years by restructuring the schedule, updating policies, and adding equipment and additional staff.
- Member of the Radiation Safety Council.
Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist
HUMANA HOSPITAL
San Antonio, TX
05.1999 - 06.1992
- Performed procedures in an endocrine, cardiac and transplant medicine facility.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TXGraduate-level Business Courses -
Our Lady of the Lake University and Incarnate Word College
San Antonio, TXBachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Science
Incarnate Word College
San Antonio, TXClinical -
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Lackland A.F.B, TXSkills
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pediatric nuclear medicine
- PET/CT scanning
- PET dosing
- Nuclear medicine protocols
- Clinical trials
- Technetium-based radionuclides
- Radiation safety code compliance
- Radiation safety policies
- Radioimmunoassay
- Digital record keeping
- Department supervision
- Intravenous skills
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Licensure compliance
- Quality control
- Imaging techniques
- Dosimetry calculations
- Training and development
- Regulatory compliance
Credentials
- MBA
- CNMT
Personal Information
Title: Radiology Manager
Activities
- Member of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists
- Society of Nuclear Medicine
- Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- MBA Society
Professional Highlights
- Accredited by the American College of Radiology
- Highly skilled in cardiology, oncology, and pediatric nuclear medicine
- Skilled in PET/CT scanning and PET dosing
- Established protocols in nuclear medicine for epileptic monitoring
- Performed clinical trials for a Technetium-based radionuclides
- Guest lecturer of nuclear medicine at Alamo Community College, Del Mar Community College, and Austin Community College
- Helped maintain radiation safety code compliance
- Established radiation safety policies and procedures in a progressive cardiology practice
- Assisted Radiation Officer in enforcing policies and procedures
- Skilled in radioimmunoassay
- Converted radionuclide dosing and waste information handwritten records into a digital keeping in compliance with the Texas Department of Health
- Supervise and provide service to 4 departments consisting of a main department, an outpatient imaging center, a children's hospital, and a surgical hospital
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Supervisor
SAINT DAVID'S NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
12.2003 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (temporary position)
BAY AREA MEDICAL CENTER
10.2000 - 10.2002
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (temporary position)
SAINT DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
04.2000 - 07.2002
Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist
HUMANA HOSPITAL
05.1999 - 06.1992
Chief Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
CARDIOLOGY CLINIC OF SAN ANTONIO
06.1992 - 04.2000
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Abilene Christian University
Graduate-level Business Courses -
Our Lady of the Lake University and Incarnate Word College
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Science
Incarnate Word College
Clinical -
Wilford Hall Medical Center