Shirley Xavier
Naperville,IL
Summary
Seasoned Nuclear Medicine Technologist with success in building relationships with patients to produce the highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging, and maintaining comprehensive patient records. offering a 14-year background to a growing organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Little Company Of Mary Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2018
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Utilized computer data to develop information and process images for interpretation.
- Explained procedures to patients and families and answered questions to ease anxiety and encourage patient cooperation.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Weiss Memorial Hospital
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medical Technology
Triton College
River Grove, IL08.2001
Skills
- Staff Training
- Patient Education
- HIPAA
- Patient Safety
Certification
- Nuclear medicine technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) - Current
- Licensed IEMA: Current
Languages
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Little Company Of Mary Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2018
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Weiss Memorial Hospital
09.2001 - 05.2003
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medical Technology
Triton College
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