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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
EMPHASIS: POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY – COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (PET/CT)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results-driven and detail-oriented nuclear medicine technologist, with 12 years of experience in nuclear medicine, complemented with in-depth knowledge in operating PET/CT equipment and general nuclear cameras from different manufacturers. Thrive in performing general nuclear medicine procedures, PET/CT for oncology and Alzheimer procedures, as well as cardiac PET and general cardiac studies with high level of care as a radiation safety officer. Exhibit expertise in providing physician education and implementing appropriate techniques in installing and viewing patient data. Demonstrate exceptional ability to multitask within challenging situations requiring high sense of responsibility and urgency while maintaining composure even under pressure.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Medical Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nuclear Instrumentation
- Nuclear Medicine Procedures
- Pet Imaging and Diagnostics
- Patient Administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of PET Imaging
Qrs Diagnostic Imaging Center / Cornerstone Imaging Management, Norman, OK | 2012-Present
- Handle and conduct comprehensive PET studies for oncology and Alzheimer’s patients
- Maintain all records on radiation safety and patient records
- Collaboratively work with radiologist and nuclear medicine physicians in the interpretation of patient studies and quality control of exam scanning protocols
- Direct all duties of PET/CT technologist, including radiation safety, patient study acquisition, and quality control
- Ensure constant communication with medical physicist while promoting the uses of PET/CT to physicians
- Support the billing and coding of patient exams
- Play pivotal role in the selection and hiring of other technologist while training fellow technologists in performing necessary duties of a PET/CT technologist
- Provide professional support in the preparation of Excel reports on doctor referrals and other essential data related to daily operations of an outpatient diagnostic imaging center
- Facilitate intensive training for partnering physicians on the uses of viewers for patient film interpretation
- Supported the networking of camera, computers, and printers
Notable Achievements:
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- Successfully accomplished Cone Beam CT on diverse patients for the orthodontist and oral and maxofacial surgeons, as well as educated them on Cone Beam CT that led to increased patient referrals
- Prepared and provided comprehensive PowerPoint presentations on PET/CT to physicians, which helped obtain a significant growth in patient referrals
PET Technologist
PET Imaging of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK | 2011-2012
- Took charge of all patient exams, including all PET/CT studies for oncology patients and Alzheimer’s patient studies
- Supervised the shipment and receiving of patient doses for PET/CT exams while updating all files related to radiation safety and patient records
- Collaborated with radiologist and nuclear medicine physicians in analyzing and evaluating patient studies and quality control of exam scanning protocols
- Contributed in the film and data preparation for physician education, leading to increase in physician patient referrals
- Marketed and promoted clinical applications of PET/CT to physicians
- Oversaw all camera and related equipment testing and recordkeeping
- Coordinated with the medical physicist in the acquisition and interpretation of radiation safety data, camera quality control, and recordkeeping
Staff Technologist
Rst Medical Center, Edmond, OK | 2009-2011
- Administered both general and cardiac nuclear medicine procedures
- Organized and monitored the scheduling of patient exams
- Efficiently executed various tasks, including shipping and receiving of patient dose for procedures, recordkeeping of radiation safety and patient records, and careful handling of camera and related equipment for testing and maintenance
- Represented the Radiology Department in hospital committee meetings related to patient care
- Directly oversaw the adoption of sentinel node probe biopsy procedures for breast cancer surgery
Staff Technologist
Stu Hospital, Norman, OK | 2008-2009
- Assumed full responsibility in administering patient exams in general and cardiac nuclear medicine studies
- Rendered assistance in the shipment and receiving of patient doses from pharmacy, along with coordinating the schedule of patient exams
- Carefully handled camera and related equipment, such as Geiger counter, sealed radiation sources, and dose calibrators, in quality control testing and recordkeeping
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology with emphasis in Nuclear Medicine
TUV University , College of Allied Health – Oklahoma City, OK
Coursework in Biology
UVW University – Weatherford, OK
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), Nuclear
Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Certified CT Technologist, The American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Passed PET/CT camera, American College of Radiology
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Southwest Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Conferences
Conferences on PET/CT and its uses
Preceptorship Training Course in PET/CT, UCLA Medical Center
INPHACT Computer Training for PACS Servers
PET/CT Camera Equipment Training
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society of Nuclear Medicine
Member, Oklahoma Section of the Society of Nuclear Medicine
Member, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
Member, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
AWARDS AND HONORS
Citizenship Award, Town of Mustang, OK
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Siemens Camera Acquisition Software
Philips Camera Acquisition Software
MIM Image Fusion Software
Codonics Printer Software
