Nicole E. DeShane
Summary
Engaged Clinical Applications Specialist with Siemens Healthineers, skilled in applications training and PET imaging expertise. Proven track record in protocol development and radioisotope management, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized speaker at Siemens Innovations 2025, demonstrating strong public speaking abilities and commitment to advancing nuclear medicine practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Applications Specialist – MI PET
Siemens Healthineers
Cary
09.2024 - Current
- Training technologists about the appropriate and efficient use of Siemens PET legacy and native products in oncology, neurology, and cardiology
- Guiding experienced Siemens users on advanced system usage
- For conversion and inexperienced users, giving basic teachings while using customer feedback to determine ability to go deeper into learning topics
- Speaker at Siemens Innovations 2025
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Aurora
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Supervised pediatric Nuclear Medicine and PET departments in a busy hospital environment.
- Ensured proper utilization of radioisotopes and interventional medications for neonatal to young adult patients.
- Executed routine Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging procedures with precision.
- Participated in pediatric research studies focusing on therapeutic isotopes.
- Operated Siemens Intevo Bold SPECT/CT gamma camera and Biograph Vision 600 PET camera and associated processing software.
- Employed Fuji PACS, Epic (SuperUser), and NMIS systems for efficient data management.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
Midlothian
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Established nuclear medicine department and stress lab for Methodist Health System of North Texas.
- Developed exam protocols and camera acquisition procedures to implement best practices.
- Managed equipment procurement and setup to fulfill departmental requirements efficiently.
- Conducted staff training on proper utilization of radioisotopes and interventional medications for adult and geriatric patients.
- Executed standard nuclear medicine procedures routinely to uphold operational excellence.
- Performed stress tests, including ECG lead placement, BP cuff attachment, treadmill operation, and administration of Lexiscan and isotopes under cardiologist supervision.
- Conducted quality control assessments of equipment and isotopes to ensure safety and reliability.
- Utilized Siemens Intevo Excel SPECT/CT gamma camera along with AGFA PACS and Epic programs for enhanced imaging capabilities.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Stormont-Vail Health
Topeka
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Executed standard Nuclear Medicine procedures for all age groups, including Y-90 Sir-Spheres and I-131 ablations.
- Obtained intravenous access for effective radiopharmaceutical delivery.
- Developed protocols for outpatient I-131 treatments to enhance patient care.
- Conducted quality control of equipment and isotopes to ensure safety and accuracy.
- Utilized Siemens Symbia SPECT/CT gamma cameras along with processing software.
- Managed departmental operations as Epic SuperUser, as well as overseeing supply orders and personnel scheduling.
- Trained staff on McKesson, Citrix, Epic, and NMIS programs to improve workflow efficiency.
CT Technologist
University of Kansas at St. Francis
Topeka
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Operated GE LightSpeed 64 slice and LightSpeed 16 slice CT systems for diverse imaging needs.
- Conducted routine, STAT, Angio, and cardiac CT exams with and without contrast.
- Utilized Synapse PACS and Epic information systems for efficient data management.
- Initiated IVs and accessed Port-A-Caths for lab work collection and contrast administration.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CT Technologist
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
Memphis
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Executed standard Nuclear Medicine procedures across pediatric and geriatric populations.
- Obtained intravenous access for effective delivery of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Performed routine quality control on equipment and isotopes to ensure safety.
- Administered doses from bulk radionuclide and prepared necessary kits.
- Utilized Siemens E. Cam, Symbia, GE Millennium, and Infinia Hawkeye SPECT/CT systems.
- Conducted routine, STAT, Angio, and cardiac CT exams with or without contrast.
- Operated GE LightSpeed 64-slice and 4-slice computed tomography systems.
- Managed NMIS, PACS, Cerner, PowerChart, and RadNet information systems efficiently.
Radiologic Technologist
Methodist Minor Medical at Hacks Cross
Memphis
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Customer service
- Patient triage involving taking vitals, flu & strep testing, and drawing & running blood chemistries
- Use of electronic medical records system
- Use of PACS system
- Routine x-rays of adult and pediatric patients. Primarily chest, spine & extremities
Radiologic Technologist
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio
12.2007 - 07.2008
- Customer service
- Verification of x-ray requests against actual doctor orders noted in patient charts.
- Proficient use of GE, Siemens, Kodak, AGFA, and Regius computed radiography systems.
- Daily use of the McKesson Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS)
Education
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
Memphis, TN03.2010
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX12.2007
Skills
- Training delivery
- PET imaging expertise
- Radioisotope management
- System integration
- Protocol development
- Equipment operation
- Microsoft Office 365
- Public speaking
Timeline
Clinical Applications Specialist – MI PET
Siemens Healthineers
09.2024 - Current
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
12.2021 - 07.2024
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
10.2020 - 12.2021
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Stormont-Vail Health
12.2014 - 05.2020
CT Technologist
University of Kansas at St. Francis
08.2014 - 02.2015
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CT Technologist
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
06.2010 - 06.2014
Radiologic Technologist
Methodist Minor Medical at Hacks Cross
03.2009 - 06.2010
Radiologic Technologist
North Central Baptist Hospital
12.2007 - 07.2008
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Baptist School of Health Professions