Robin Hansen Zirpel
Blaine,USA
Summary
Nuclear Medicine Technologist with extensive experience at Suburban Imaging/Midwest Radiology, adept at operating advanced imaging equipment and ensuring patient safety. Proven expertise in radioactive drug preparation and patient monitoring, consistently delivering accurate diagnostic results while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and meticulous record-keeping.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Diagnostic CT
Suburban Imaging/Midwest Radiology
08.2007 - Current
- Explain medical procedures to the patient, and answer questions.
- Prepare radioactive tracer and or CT contrast, and administer them to the patient.
- Monitoring patient well-being
- Operate advanced imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scanners, CT scanners, to capture images of the body.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of procedures, patient information, and imaging results.
- Monitor patients for any adverse reactions or discomfort following the administration of contrast when performing diagnostic CT.
Cardiology Technologist
Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Explain medical procedures to the patient and answer questions.
- Follow safety procedures to protect myself and the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to the patient.
- Operating nuclear medicine imaging SPECT cameras, to capture images of the heart.
- Performing myocardial perfusion imaging to assess blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Maintain and operate imaging equipment.
- Keep detailed records of procedures.
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
Utah Heart Clinic
Salt Lake City, USA
04.2001 - 12.2002
- Explain medical procedures to the patient and answer questions.
- Follow safety procedures to protect myself and the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to the patient.
- Operating nuclear medicine imaging SPECT cameras, to capture images of the heart.
- Performing myocardial perfusion imaging to assess blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Maintain and operate imaging equipment.
- Keep detailed records of procedures.
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
The Heart Center
Salt Lake City, USA
07.1996 - 04.2001
- Explain medical procedures to the patient and answer questions.
- Follow safety procedures to protect myself and the patient from unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to the patient.
- Operating nuclear medicine imaging SPECT cameras, to capture images of the heart.
- Performing myocardial perfusion imaging to assess blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Maintain and operate imaging equipment.
- Keep detailed records of procedures.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cottonwood Hospital
Murray, USA
10.1996 - 09.1996
- Explain medical procedures to the patient, and answer questions.
- Prepare radioactive tracer and administer them to the patient.
- Monitoring patient well-being
- Operate advanced imaging equipment, SPECT scanners, CT scanners, to capture images of the body.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of procedures, patient information, and imaging results.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center - Harborview Hospital
Seattle, USA
08.1994 - 07.1996
- Explain medical procedures to the patient, and answer questions.
- Prepare radioactive tracer and administer them to the patient.
- Monitoring patient well-being
- Operate advanced imaging equipment, SPECT scanners, CT scanners, to capture images of the body.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of procedures, patient information, and imaging results.
Education
Certification in Computed Technology -
NMTCB
11.2015
B. S. - Nuclear Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.1994
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Imaging equipment operation
- Radioactive drug preparation
- Diagnostic imaging procedures
- Record keeping
- Healthcare compliance
Computer Software Experience
- Mckesson
- Centricity
- Merge
- Xeleris
Equipment
- GE Discovery NM/CT 670
- GE Dual Head Camera
- GE Optima
- Siemens SPECT Camera (ECT)
- Siemens Somatom Definition AS (CT)
Credentials
• NMTCB #017309
• CT Certification 2015 NMTCB
• ASRT
• BLS/ ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Diagnostic CT
Suburban Imaging/Midwest Radiology
08.2007 - Current
Cardiology Technologist
Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
Utah Heart Clinic
04.2001 - 12.2002
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cottonwood Hospital
10.1996 - 09.1996
Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
The Heart Center
07.1996 - 04.2001
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center - Harborview Hospital
08.1994 - 07.1996
Certification in Computed Technology -
NMTCB
B. S. - Nuclear Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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