Stephen Long
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Granger,IN
Summary
Seasoned Nuclear Technologist eager to contribute to a Department through hard work, attention to detail, patient care, and excellent organizational skills. I'm still motivated to learn and grow in the future of Nuclear Medicine, specifically PET/CT. I'm a quick learner and would love to be a part of your team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Joseph's Health System
02.2023 - Current
- Working full time at a Medium sized Hospital taking care of Inpatients and Outpatients. General Nuclear studies and Cardiac stress testing.
- 3 Camera department utilizing SPECT/CT on a daily basis.
- 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.
- Educated patients and students on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Evaluated new imaging sequence protocols and processes and executed prescribed nuclear medicine procedures.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Promedica Toledo Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
- All of my employment so far with Promedica has been in the Outpatient Cardiac setting. I started at Promedica Physicians Cardiology at the McCord office. I was trained there for almost 2 months there while covering for a technologist that was out for surgery.
- In July 2021, I started working 3 days per week at The Cardiac Testing Center at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital.
- I also work one day per week at The Cardiac Testing Center at Promedica Physicians Cardiology in Perrysburg at Levis Commons.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
DigiRAD Corporation
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked as a nuclear technologist scanning cardiac patients on our mobile unit.
- Moved our camera unit between hospitals and out-patient clinics for cardiac stress testing.
- Averaged 5-10 patients per day.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked 3 twelve week contracts that ended January 1st 2020.
- During this assignment I have been working on GE Millennium cameras doing general nuclear studies and using a D-SPECT camera for cardiac patients.
- My time at Salinas was 3 consecutive travel contracts.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Part- time employee working two 10-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday.
- Also taking night-call and working day shifts when the opportunity arises. There were 3 different campuses that I was trained to work at. Shea, Osborn, and Thompson Peak.
- I used GE Infinia and Infinity Hawkeye (SPECT/CT) at Honor Health.
- Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Honor Health Heart Group
01.2018 - 10.2018
- I had been working one day a week at the Heart Group imaging patients for stress tests on a Spectrum D-SPECT cardiac camera.
- Usually averaging 8-10 patients per day, plus IV's.
- I was able to work with a great group of Cardiologists and learned a lot in my short period of time there.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Float)
Sutter Imaging Sacramento / Roseville
01.2015 - 04.2016
- I was the float tech between 2 different Sutter campuses. Sutter Capitol Pavilion and Roseville Women's Care. Trying to piece together as many hours as were available.
- At Sutter I was using Siemens Symbia, occasional Siemens C-Cam, and Phillips Brightview X (SPECT-CT) when needed.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Took care of inpatient and outpatients, up to 10 per day.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Scottsdale Healthcare
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Scottsdale Healthcare is where I spent my clinical training before being hired as the PRN technologist.
- Scottsdale Healthcare was where it all started for me and I was able to train underneath some technologists that were very knowledgeable.
- I also had the opportunity to train students as well, we usually had 3 a year.
- PRN tech at all 3 Scottsdale Healthcare campuses.
- Earned close to full-time hours, which included night and weekend call.
- I was able to work a few weekdays here or there to cover vacations etc.
- Used GE Infinia and Infinia Hawkeye (SPECT/CT) cameras.
- Very busy departments.
Education
Associates Degree - Nuclear Medical Technology
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH05.2012
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Nuclear Medicine Institute (NMI)
Findlay08.2011
Received a Certificate in Nurse Aid Training and Competency -
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH01.2010
Skills
- 12 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings
- Valuable knowledge and experience with a vast array of gamma cameras, thyroid probes, and EMR/PACS systems
- Extensive SPECT-CT imaging experience
- Great knowledge anatomy and positioning for best image quality
- Critical Thinking and problem solving
- Venipuncture
- Teamwork
- Troubleshooting
- Compassion
Affiliations
BLS certified by The American Heart Association (CPR & AED)
Certification
- NMTCB Certified
- ARRT(N) Certified
- CNMT license in Ohio
- CNMT license in Indiana
- CNMT license in California
- CNMT license in New York
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Joseph's Health System
02.2023 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Promedica Toledo Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
DigiRAD Corporation
02.2020 - 03.2021
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
10.2018 - 01.2020
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Honor Health Heart Group
01.2018 - 10.2018
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
04.2016 - 10.2018
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Float)
Sutter Imaging Sacramento / Roseville
01.2015 - 04.2016
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Scottsdale Healthcare
10.2011 - 07.2014
Associates Degree - Nuclear Medical Technology
Owens Community College
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Nuclear Medicine Institute (NMI)
Received a Certificate in Nurse Aid Training and Competency -
Owens Community College
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