Pamela Jefferson
Pearland,TX
Summary
Reputable Sr. Technician with over 15 years of hands-on experience administering and performing nuclear procedures in routine Nuclear medicine, Nuclear cardiology and PET/CT.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Nuclear Cardiology Technician
Texas Heart Cardiovascular
Houston , TX
2021.10 - Current
- Ensured that all diagnostic imaging equipment was properly maintained, calibrated, and serviced according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Oversaw quality assurance activities related to the delivery of diagnostic imaging services.
- Monitored safety standards throughout the department, ensuring adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Reviewed and carried out physicians orders and instructions by performing medical imaging and operating radiologic equipment to administer testing.
- Educated patients on procedures, imaging process and positioning to address patient concerns, minimize anxiety and enhance cooperation and above all reduce patient exposure.
- Maintained and operated SPECT equipment in accordance with established protocols.
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
SW Cardiovascular
Houston , TX
2012.10 - 2021.10
- Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures, such as SPECT, PET/CT and cardiac stress tests.
- Monitor radiation safety protocols and ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Perform quality control policies to ensure accurate results from nuclear medicine imaging studies.
- Maintain detailed records of all procedures performed in the laboratory.
- Provide patient care services preparing patients for scans, positioning them correctly, administering radioactive isotopes, monitoring vital signs, and responding to any adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Review images for accuracy prior to interpretation by a physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Houston Community College
Houston, TX1985-05
Skills
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- PET/CT and SPECT Imaging
- Radiologic safety procedures
- Patient assessment and care
- Quality control and assurance
- HIPPA compliance
- Electronic Health Record
- Team communication and collaboration
Certification
- CNMT
- MRT
- BLS
- PET/ CT
Timeline
Sr. Nuclear Cardiology Technician
Texas Heart Cardiovascular
2021.10 - Current
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
SW Cardiovascular
2012.10 - 2021.10
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Houston Community College
- CNMT
- MRT
- BLS
- PET/ CT
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