Sherry Cusano
Conroe
Summary
Well-qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist trained and certified to handle radiopharmaceuticals. Supports accuracy of diagnostic processes by completing quality work. Knowledgeable about safety requirements and procedures to protect both patients and staff. Focused on quality and patient comfort.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Debakey Heart and Vascular at Houston Methodist
03.2022 - Current
- Prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Reduce patients' anxiety and enhance cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reduce exposure to radiation by using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients.
- Comply with safety standards to minimize radiation exposure to staff and patients.
- Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist-PRN
Presbyterian Heart and Vascular
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Explained test procedures and safety precautions to patients.
- Complied with safety standards to minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
- Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
11.2010 - 05.2019
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
- Trained, mentored and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices and hospital policies.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Texas Health Resources Dallas
08.2006 - 03.2009
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Imaging Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR08.2006
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Isotope Therapy administration
- Radiation safety
- Patient safety
- Venipuncture
- Quality control
- Experience with Siemens and GE equipment
- Medication administration
Certification
- NMTCB
- Medical Radiologic Technologist - General Certificate (Texas Medical Board)
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Debakey Heart and Vascular at Houston Methodist
03.2022 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist-PRN
Presbyterian Heart and Vascular
03.2017 - 05.2019
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
11.2010 - 05.2019
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Texas Health Resources Dallas
08.2006 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Imaging Science
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
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