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Paula Williams

Manteca,CA

Summary

Experienced, compassionate technologist with a variety of experience in the industry, including teaching professor, Sales representative for Siemens Medical systems, department management, and Lead Technologist


Factory trained by Siemens and General Electric

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PETCT)

Shared Imaging
05.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
  • Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
  • Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PETCT)

RadNet
01.2016 - 01.2022

Performed Nuclear Medicine studies (PET/CT}

  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Contributed to increased department efficiency by maintaining the cleanliness and organization of equipment and workspace.
  • Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, ensuring clear communication about patient needs and results.
  • Took Department from 14 "TYPE 1" violations to 100% inspection

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PETCT)

Alliance Imaging
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
  • Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
  • Assisted in the development of new protocols, maximizing scan quality while minimizing radiation exposure for patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, ensuring clear communication about patient needs and results.
  • Mentored new technologists, sharing knowledge on best practices for nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
  • Conducted routine inspections of radiopharmaceuticals inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions to prevent contamination or degradation.
  • Verified program operations maintained compliance with state and federal regulations and facilitated inspections and audits.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Banner Lassen Medical Center
12.2009 - 01.2011
  • Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
  • Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
  • Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Implemented cardiac stress testing service
  • Reopened department that had been closed by the state for improper events

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Teaching Precepter

Menorah Medical Center
04.2007 - 07.2008
  • Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
  • Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
  • Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Professor

North Kansas City Medical Center
05.2002 - 03.2007
  • Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
  • Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
  • Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, ensuring clear communication about patient needs and results.
  • Mentored new technologists, sharing knowledge on best practices for nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
  • Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
  • Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital
10.1991 - 05.2002
  • Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
  • Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Assisted Surgeon Stephanie Jefferies in development of Lymphoscintigraphy

Education

Marketing And Finance

Avila University
Kansas City, MO
09.1988

Graduate Cetification - Nuclear Medical Technology

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
08.1979

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO
05.1978

Skills

  • PACS
  • Venipuncture
  • Cerner
  • Radiation Safety Officer
  • Patient care

Timeline

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PETCT)

Shared Imaging
05.2023 - Current

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PETCT)

RadNet
01.2016 - 01.2022

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PETCT)

Alliance Imaging
01.2011 - 01.2016

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Banner Lassen Medical Center
12.2009 - 01.2011

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Teaching Precepter

Menorah Medical Center
04.2007 - 07.2008

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Professor

North Kansas City Medical Center
05.2002 - 03.2007

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital
10.1991 - 05.2002

Marketing And Finance

Avila University

Graduate Cetification - Nuclear Medical Technology

University of Missouri - Columbia

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Central Methodist University
Paula Williams