Skills

Professional Experience: (15 years as Nuclear Medicine Technologist)

St. Joseph Hospital, Paterson, NJ (04/2014-05/2017)

Over 5,000 Nuclear Medicine procedures including intravenous line (IV) insertion

Wide-spread experience with scheduling Nuclear Medicine procedures including pre-test contraindications such as medications, other radiologic procedures, lab work, LMP, and pregnancy

Prepare, measure, and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for specific imaging procedures under recommended guidelines

Establish patient rapport with regards to gathering relevant past medical history, explanation of the procedures and clarification of doubts

Follow radiation safety measures with use and disposal of radioactive materials

Follow regulations for shipping, receiving, and handling of radioactive isotopes

Perform diagnostic Nuclear Cardiology procedures

Conduct daily/weekly/monthly QC for Gamma cameras and well counter

Verify the results QC for validity and document the results

Experience with SPECT Gamma Cameras-Phillips, Ventri, GE, Picker, Siemens, ADAC, and Elscint-Single/Dual/Triple Head

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, NJ (04/2007-04/2012)

Perform a full range of in-vivo, in-vitro diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic procedures for all body systems utilizing scientific principles, concepts and methodology of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Experience with fusion PET/CT imaging for various parts of the body

Comply with Federal, State and local requirements of regulatory agencies

Maintain all records in accordance with the RSO, NRC, Joint Commision, DOT, and OSHA requirements

Participate in innovative research program for new radiopharmaceuticals

Develop protocols for new procedures along with manager

Strong grip on PACS, nighthawk image transfer system, RIS (Radiology Information System), pharmacy applications such as Pine star Technology

Experience with several participating Radiopharmaceutical companies-For example, Amersham (GE Healthcare), Mallinckrodt/Tyco Healthcare, Medi-Physics, NDP (Nuclear Diagnostic Products), Syncor/Cardinal Health

Perform computer processing of acquired images and transmit via PACS for interpretation

Provide comfort and professional treatment for patient and family members with regards to gathering relevant past medical history, explanation of the procedures and clarification of doubts

Follow regulations for shipping, receiving, handling, and disposal of radioactive isotopes

St. Mary\'s Hospital, Passaic, NJ (04/1991-04/2012)

Assign daily tasks to PCA (patient care aid) and provide help as needed

Personal monitoring for radiation exposure

Perform on-call duties to cover emergency situations

Explanation of the procedures, collection of relevant past medical history, verification of contraindications, and clarification of doubts

Follow and monitor radiation safety measures with use and disposal of radioactive materials as per NRC/RSO guidelines

Perform cardiac

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