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Melinda Walker

Lynn,MA

Summary

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in Nuclear Medicine imaging diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Known for delivering high-quality imaging and supporting accurate diagnosis. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, with proficiency in imaging technology and patient care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PET/CT Technologist – Per Diem

Shields Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
  • PET/CT imaging

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Director

Salem State University
05.2006 - Current
  • NMT student clinical practicum instructor, JRCNMT accreditation, Clinical site visits and evaluations, student admissions, student evaluations, program effectiveness analysis, curriculum design, and program planning

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Lead

Northshore Medical Center- Salem Hospital
09.2003 - Current
  • Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Imaging including SPECT/CT imaging, Cardiac imaging, and non-imaging techniques, proficient with Epic and IT systems, Instrument QC/QA, radiation safety, ALARA, ACR Accreditation, and State/NRC compliance, Radiation Safety Committee member, NM QA and budget analysis

NMT Program Instructor

Salem State University
01.2003 - Current
  • NMT Instructor - NMT 411 Nuclear Medicine Imaging, NMT 420 Instrumentation Courses, NMT200 Introduction to NMT, NMT Clinical Practicum I II III

Nuclear Cardiology Technologist

Northshore Medical Center- Salem Hospital
09.2000 - Current
  • Diagnostic cardiac imaging, radiopharmaceutical preparation, EKG and vitals signs, patient preparation, camera QC and maintenance, NRC compliance

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Assistant Clinical Coordinator

Salem State University
09.2003 - 05.2006
  • Provide support to Clinical Coordinator, record keeping, and instruction of students during clinical practicum

Visiting Lecturer

Salem State University
01.2003 - 05.2006
  • Instructor for Introduction to Nuclear Medicine course (NMT200) to incoming NMT students

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Brigham and Woman’s Hospital
05.1999 - 09.2000
  • Preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Imaging including SPECT imaging, cardiac imaging, research protocols, and non-imaging techniques instrument quality control, radiation safety and NRC compliance protocols

Education

Master of Science - Management - Concentration in Healthcare Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
01.2018

Computed Tomography Imaging - CT Cross Sectional Anatomy, CT Physics

Northern Essex Community College
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry - Concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Salem State University
Salem, MA
01.1999

Skills

  • Advanced PET/CT imaging
  • Quality assurance
  • Patient safety
  • Patient care
  • Image reconstruction
  • Cross-sectional anatomy
  • Radiation safety
  • Intravenous access

Certification

  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, NMTCB Lic# 021264
  • Massachusetts State Radiological Technologist, Lic# 08285
  • South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Assoc., #14-9436
  • American Heart Assoc. BLS/CPR, 09/26
  • Member of Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), Spring Symposium Mentor & Instructor

Timeline

PET/CT Technologist – Per Diem

Shields Healthcare
09.2022 - Current

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Director

Salem State University
05.2006 - Current

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Lead

Northshore Medical Center- Salem Hospital
09.2003 - Current

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Assistant Clinical Coordinator

Salem State University
09.2003 - 05.2006

NMT Program Instructor

Salem State University
01.2003 - Current

Visiting Lecturer

Salem State University
01.2003 - 05.2006

Nuclear Cardiology Technologist

Northshore Medical Center- Salem Hospital
09.2000 - Current

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Brigham and Woman’s Hospital
05.1999 - 09.2000

Computed Tomography Imaging - CT Cross Sectional Anatomy, CT Physics

Northern Essex Community College

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry - Concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Salem State University

Master of Science - Management - Concentration in Healthcare Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

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