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SHANNON HARDY

Oceanside,CA

Summary


Seasoned Nuclear Medicine Technologist with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering 20-year background to growing organization.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

PET/CT Technologist

CCARE
01.2016 - Current

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Palomar Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
  • Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
  • Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.

PET/CT TECHNOLOGIST

San Diego Imaging
02.2014 - 01.2016
  • Perform PET/CT and diagnostic CT scans including CTA's.
  • Maintain all quality control on PET/CT scanner and dose calibrator well counter.
  • Order radiopharmaceuticals for PET imaging.
  • Processed images utilizing MIM software to fuse PET and CT images for enhancement.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

St Joseph Hospital
11.2010 - 09.2014
  • Perform all general Nuclear Medicine imaging including PET/CT, diagnostic CT and SPECT imaging.
  • Radiopharmaceutical ordering, receipt, preparation, calibration, injection and proper disposal and storage.
  • Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly quality control on all cameras, dose calibrator, thyroid probe and well counter according to regulations.
  • Weekly wipe testing and area surveys per hospital protocol.
  • Completes computer processing and image enhancement for interpretation by the Radiologist.
  • Arrange cardiac stress times with Physicians and nursing staff.
  • Ability to work independently and also as a team member with other clinical staff to ensure excellent patient care.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE and PET/CT TECHNOLOGIST

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
01.2002 - 02.2013
  • Performed all general Nuclear Medicine procedures in hospital and outpatient settings.
  • Regularly performed cardiac, liver, lung, thyroid, renal, gall bladder, tumor imaging, SPECT and PET/CT.
  • Scheduled cardiac stress times with Physicians and nursing staff.
  • Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly quality control on all cameras, dose calibrator, thyroid probe and well counter according to regulations.
  • Became well-versed in many types of camera systems as the department grew and acquired new cameras and processing platforms.
  • Ordered department supplies and maintained inventory.
  • Completed training in CT and passed A.R.R.T exam for CT.

PET TECHNOLOGIST

Newport Imaging Center
01.2005 - 12.2009
  • Performed PET imaging for Oncology patients
  • Maintained quality control on PET camera, dose calibrator, and well counter.
  • Screened patients and obtained pertinent patient history.
  • Tested patients glucose levels prior to injecting to ensure adequate tracer uptake and image quality.
  • Radiopharmaceutical administration, calibration, receipt, and proper disposal and storage.
  • Processed images utilizing software to fuse PET and CT images for enhancement.

Skills

  • Exceptional patient care
  • Extensive venipuncture experience
  • Great physician relations
  • Radiation safety
  • Technical aptitude

Education And Licensure

  • Bachelor of Science, Health Science, California State University of Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, 2000
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate, Charles R. Drew University, Los Angeles, CA, 2002
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Board, Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, 2002
  • American Registry of Radiological Technologies, Computed Technology License, 2009

Timeline

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Palomar Medical Center
09.2020 - Current

PET/CT Technologist

CCARE
01.2016 - Current

PET/CT TECHNOLOGIST

San Diego Imaging
02.2014 - 01.2016

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

St Joseph Hospital
11.2010 - 09.2014

PET TECHNOLOGIST

Newport Imaging Center
01.2005 - 12.2009

NUCLEAR MEDICINE and PET/CT TECHNOLOGIST

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
01.2002 - 02.2013

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