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Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Technologist with 5 years of experience

Cinnaminson, New Jersey - US

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  • Job Target: Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Te...
  • Employment Status: Employed - Will Consider Right Opportunity
  • Experience Level: Not Specified
  • Seeking: Full-Time
  • Industry: Radiology Resumes
  • Salary: 65000 to 75000
  • Degree: Not Specified
  • Security Clearance: None
  • Travel: Moderate
  • Relocate:: No

Objective

A self-directed professional with current PET/CT, general Nuclear Medicine and former cardiac imaging experience seeks a position as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Job Target

Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Technologist

Professional Experience

2009 – present CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA (ERMC), Philadelphia, PA
Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Technologist

ï Efficiently rotate, as one of three technologists, through the PET/CT department where up to 11 studies are performed daily and the nuclear medicine department
ï Successfully learned to execute diagnostic CT scans, using oral and IV contrast, through on-the-job training
ï Independently perform general nuclear medicine studies in addition to participating in various treatment/therapeutic procedures (i.e. Y90-Theraspheres, Sm153-Quadramet)
ï Selected by Siemens, as a research site, to conduct PET studies in which various F18 based imaging agents are administered and compared to conventional FDG imaging

2007 – present LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON COUNTY, Willingboro, NJ
Nuclear Medicine Technologist-On Call Only

ï First technologist to successfully complete dual call program for simultaneous call between Lourdes Camden and Burlington campuses
ï Key player in the training of other technologists to perform dual call studies/duties in an effort to increase efficiency of department while decreasing overall costs
ï Promptly and accurately create/maintain rotational, on-call schedule to provide 24/7 patient care
ï Capable of performing all hospital based nuclear medicine studies and daily departmental duties unique to each facility

2005 – 2007 CARDIOLOGY AND ARRHYTHMIA CONSULTANTS, INC., Norfolk, VA
Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ï Critical role in development of the companyís first nuclear cardiology lab
ï Customized nuclear cardiac imaging protocols (treadmill versus pharmacological stress) and developed procedure preparation literature to ensure patient privacy, compliance and study accuracy
ï Single-handedly performed and processed myocardial perfusion SPECT studies on up to ten outpatients per day using a Digirad Cardius 2 gamma camera and Mirage Processing software
ï Used Pinestar NMIS software to aid in organization and maintenance of all laboratory records/procedures to ensure adherence with all State and Federal Regulatory Guidelines

Education

2005 OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY, Norfolk, VA
– Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

ï B.S. summa cum laude, Nuclear Medicine Technology. Minor in Psychology.
ï Over 1300 hours of clinical experience through four major hospitals (one pediatric), PET Institute, and Radiopharmacy
ï Awarded a partial academic scholarship and maintained part time employment to finance remaining tuition costs for entire collegiate career

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Last updated on: 2009-10-10.