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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Clinical Skills & Responsibilities
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Summer Michael

Palatka

Summary

I am a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my clinical training and hands-on experience to deliver exceptional patient care. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, radiation safety, and technical excellence while continuing to expand my knowledge and skills in advanced nuclear medicine techniques.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cancer Specialists of North Florida PET/CT
06.2023 - Current

Clinical Rotations – Santa Fe College
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Ocala Regional Medical Center – Ocala, FL
  • Malcolm Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (PET Rotation) – Gainesville, FL (09/2022 – 12/2022)
  • UF Health Shands Plaza (PET Rotation) – Gainesville, FL
  • UF Health Shands Hospital – Gainesville, FL
  • HCA Florida West Marion Hospital – Ocala, FL (06/2022 – 08/2022)
  • AdventHealth Ocala – Ocala, FL (05/2022 – 06/2022)
  • Malcolm Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Gainesville, FL (01/2022 – 04/2022)
  • UF Health Cardiology, Springhill – Gainesville, FL (10/2021 – 12/2021)
  • Lake City Medical Center – Lake City, FL

Education

Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
05.2023

Skills

  • Philips/ADAC CardioMD & Forte
  • GE Discovery 670/680 with Cedar
  • GE Xeleris & Myovation
  • AutoQUANT & AutoSPECT
  • GE PET Advance NXi
  • Siemens Symbia
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

  • Performed and documented daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance procedures to ensure optimal equipment performance and image accuracy.
  • Practiced strict radiation safety standards, including ALARA principles.
  • Applied infection control protocols and appropriate PPE to protect patients and staff.
  • Performed venipuncture using sterile technique for intravenous catheter placement.
  • Prepared, measured, documented, and administered radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with physician orders and safety regulations.
  • Educated patients on imaging procedures, addressed concerns, and ensured proper positioning and comfort during scans.
  • Conducted diagnostic imaging procedures including:
  • SPECT/CT
  • PET/CT
  • Nuclear Cardiology studies
  • Processed and analyzed images to ensure diagnostic quality prior to physician interpretation.

Timeline

Cancer Specialists of North Florida PET/CT
06.2023 - Current

Clinical Rotations – Santa Fe College
01.2023 - 04.2023

Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology

Santa Fe College