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ROBIN DUNCAN

Holly Springs,GA

Summary

Highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist with comprehensive experience in nuclear medicine procedures, including diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments. Strengths include deep knowledge of radiation safety protocols while adhering to all ALARA standards, high-quality patient care, and ability to interpret scan results. Previous work significantly improved hospital's efficiency in delivering accurate diagnoses and enhanced patient satisfaction rate through empathetic communication skills. Experienced Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with comprehensive background in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology studies. Strong skills include interpretation of hemodynamic data, operation of advanced medical equipment, and provision of patient care during invasive heart procedures. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse health teams while delivering high-quality patient outcomes. Notable contributions to process improvements within previous roles leading to increased efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

UAB St Vincent's Hospital
Birmingham , Alabama
09.2024 - Current
  • Involved with all aspects of patient care in Cardiac and Percutaneous Invasive Intervention, including but not limited to, daily scrub, STEMI call, monitoring, circulating, and pre/post PCI recovery
  • Assisting cardiologists with all equipment, including but not limited to, aspiration catheters, stent placement, intra-aortic pacemaker placement, IVUS, FFR, IFR, RFR and closure placements

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester , NY
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Involved with all aspects of patient care in Cardiac and Percutaneous Invasive Intervention as described above including structural and vascular procedures, LVAD, and ECMO placement
  • Practiced in large teaching hospital focusing on diagnosis and treatment of acute cardiovascular events including myocardial infarction, heart failure, and trauma involving cardiovascular system.
  • Assisted in training medical personnel including medical students and other staff members.

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Shorepoint Hospital
Port Charlotte , FL
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Involved with all aspects of cardiac patient care, including but not limited to, daily scrub, STEMI call, monitoring, circulating, and pre/post PCI recovery
  • Assisting cardiologists with all equipment, including but not limited to, aspiration catheters, stent placement, intra-aortic pacemaker placement, IVUS, FFR, IFR, RFR and closure placements

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Adventhealth Waterman
Tavares , FL
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, left and right heart catheterizations, pacemaker implantation and device extractions.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Monitored vital signs before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville , Kentucky
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures, including pre and post-procedure patient care.
  • Monitored vital signs before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Maintained sterile field during all procedures in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Operated C-arm fluoroscopy machine to obtain images of heart anatomy for diagnosis and treatment planning.

TRAVEL CARDIOVSCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
Tavares , Florida
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures, including pre and post-procedure patient care.
  • Monitored vital signs before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Maintained sterile field during all diagnostic and invasive procedures in accordance with safety protocols.

SENIOR CARDIOVASCULR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton , Ga.
06.2016 - 08.2021
  • Lead Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist involved in all aspects of care in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology laboratory as described above

ZOLL LIFE VEST PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (per Diem)

ZOLL Medical Corporation
Chelmsford , MA
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Contracted to perform patient Life Vest fittings, patient education, and follow-up in hospital settings, physician offices, and patient homes in the North Atlanta area
  • Worked with the territory manager post sale

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB TECHNOLOGIST

WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell , Ga.
11.2012 - 06.2017
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist involved in all aspects of patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
  • Chairman of the Radiation Safety Committee and responsible for all communication between the hospital and the State Department of Natural Resources Environmental Division, including maintaining the radioactive materials license

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB TECHNOLOGIST PRN

North Fulton Hospital
Roswell , Ga.
05.2008 - 11.2012
  • PRN position in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory assisting with monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating all diagnostic cardiac procedures

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST (CNMT)

North Fulton Hospital
Roswell , Ga.
04.1999 - 11.2012
  • Daily preparing, measuring and administering radiopharmaceuticals for Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including molecular imaging
  • Chairman of the Radiation Safety Committee and responsible for all communication between the hospital and the State Department of Natural Resources, including but not limited to, maintenance of the radioactive materials license, license renewal, amendments, and inspections
  • Established the Brachytherapy program for North Fulton Hospital
  • Established the Radiation Safety Program for North Fulton Hospital

Education

Associate Degree - Allied Health – Nuclear Medicine

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lexington, Kentucky
05-1983

Undergraduate studies - Biology

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, Kentucky
05-1981

Skills

  • Proven leadership
  • Experience with EMR systems
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Independent work
  • Improving patient care and outcomes
  • Sterile technique
  • Radiation safety
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Interpreting EKGs

Certification

  • RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
  • CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Leadership Experience

  • Chairman of the Radiation Safety Committee, 6/2002 - 10/2016
  • Team leader for the American Heart Walk, Sept 2014. Top personal fundraiser and designer of the heart walk T shirt for all Atlanta Tenet campuses.
  • Worked extensively with Atlanta Oncology Associates, to establish the Brachytherapy program with Wellstar North Fulton Hospital.
  • Created the hospital wide radiation safety program for the education department at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital.
  • Shining Star Award, NFH, 2012
  • Employee of the Month, Wake Med Cary

Timeline

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

UAB St Vincent's Hospital
09.2024 - Current

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2024

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Shorepoint Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Adventhealth Waterman
05.2022 - 12.2022

TRAVEL CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Norton Audubon Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022

TRAVEL CARDIOVSCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

AdventHealth Waterman Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021

SENIOR CARDIOVASCULR INVASIVE SPECIALIST

Northside Hospital Cherokee
06.2016 - 08.2021

ZOLL LIFE VEST PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (per Diem)

ZOLL Medical Corporation
01.2015 - 06.2017

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB TECHNOLOGIST

WellStar North Fulton Hospital
11.2012 - 06.2017

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB TECHNOLOGIST PRN

North Fulton Hospital
05.2008 - 11.2012

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST (CNMT)

North Fulton Hospital
04.1999 - 11.2012
  • RCIS – Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
  • CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Associate Degree - Allied Health – Nuclear Medicine

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Undergraduate studies - Biology

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
ROBIN DUNCAN