Rose Huereca
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Nuclear Medicine Technologist with two years of experience. Maintains expert technical and patient care skills to complete diagnostic studies and procedures while promoting optimal unit operations. Regularly demonstrates appropriate radioactive materials safety measures. Meets clinical competency required to perform job responsibilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Draw and evaluate patient glucose levels, address as needed to perform PET/CT scan.
- Performance of Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and SPECT/CT procedures on patients, physicians, and staff. Select proper technical factors for each particular study/patient to ensure quality imaging.
- Perform CT contrast administration using CT power injector.
- Perform SPECT/CT and PET/CT data fusion processing and management.
- Follow guidelines of ALARA.
- Strict adherence to radiation safety for personal and patient.
- Ensure quality care for over 20+ patients per day.
- Establish IV access to administer radiopharmaceutical, fluids, and medications.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Utilized computer data to develop information and process images for interpretation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Conducted audits of radiation safety programs at other facilities, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative approach towards improved industry-wide standards.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting inspection findings, corrective actions taken, and ongoing progress towards achieving established goals in radiation safety operations management.
- Assisted researchers with obtaining necessary permits or licenses related to handling radioactive materials or using radioisotopes in their projects safely compliantly.
- Radiopharmacy (Kit prep, QC, Package Receipt/Shipment, Generator Elution).
- Radiation Safety (Area Surveys, Wipe Test, Radiation Safety License, Audit performance).
Paralegal
Kennedy Law Firm
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Paralegal
Anderson Lawrwnce Johnson & Butler L.L.P
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States08.2024
Associate of Science - Science
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY05.2014
Skills
- Radiologic technology
- Radiation Safety
- EPIC (2 years)
- Xeleris (2 years)
- PACS (2 years)
- Diagnostic Procedures, Imaging, Processing
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Radiopharmacy
- PET/CT
- Nuclear Medicine Therapy
- Organization and Time management
References
Jennifer Kiddoo, CNMT, R.T.(N)(ARRT)
Program Clinical Coordinator
Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
W: (615)322-0144| C: (270)304-1234
Jenny Pafford, EdD, MS, CNMT
Program Director, Nuclear Medicine Technology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Office: 615-875-6132
Jared Grice DMP, DABR, DABSNM
Asst. Professor | Radiology and Radiological Sciences | VUMC
(office) 615-343-1793 | jared.grice@vumc.org
Certifications
BLS/CPR certified, 2007- present
Equipment
NM/CT 870 CZT general purpose SPECT/CT
GE Discovery NM/CT 670 CZT Gamma Camera
GE Millennium MG gamma camera
GE Infinia Hawkeye
Professional Affiliations
SNMMI Annual Meeting
Research Experience
SNMMI Annual Meeting March 2024
- Conducted research and presented results for Radioactive Waste Operation Challenges Within A Multi-Department Institution.
- Evaluation of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) radioactive waste metrics were conducted to determine growth in contaminants.
- To assess and evaluate current disposal methods, observations of radiation safety staff were conducted, systematically.
Health Physics Society July 2024
- HPS/IRPA annual meeting. Poster presentation Radioactive Waste Operation Challenges Within A Multi-Department Institution.
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Kennedy Law Firm
04.2020 - 08.2022
Paralegal
Anderson Lawrwnce Johnson & Butler L.L.P
02.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Associate of Science - Science
Hopkinsville Community College
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