• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician’s prescription.
• Performed Renal with Lasix and Captopril, Thyroid uptake, Thyroid scan, Parathyroid scan, Liver/Spleen scan, Bone scan, triple phase bone scan, SPECT, HMPAO WBC, Cardiac MUGA, Rest and Stress, Stress Perfusion, Gastric Emptying, and HIDA
• Responsible for QA/QC
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
• Patient scheduling
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Produce a computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician.
• Record and process results of procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain an active FL license in Nuclear Medicine
• Comply will all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patients rights, and safety.
• Keeps office and personal work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Ensures the physical building and all equipment are safe for use.
• Maintains all company equipment in a safe and working order.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times as required by the HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
Seeking a position in the capacity of:
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
• Analytical, detail oriented with strong multitasking skills and patient care relations
• Maintain excellent interpersonal communication, time management, and problem resolution skills
• Languages: English and Spanish
• Skilled: Software:: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Pegasys NM work station, and Siemens e.Soft
• Cameras: Vertex, General Electric MaxiCamera 400, E-Cam
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Radiologic Technology Externship
• Responsible for Quality Control performance of all systems used for the measurement of radiation, image data acquisition, display, and analysis is reliable and accurate.
• Performed Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Lung Perfusion/Ventilation Xe-133, Gastric Emptying, Cisternogram, Renal with Lasix, 3 Phase Bone Scan, Whole-Body Imaging, Spot view, SPECT imaging Liver and Spleen, Biliary Scan, Brain SPECT, Thyroid uptake, thyroid scan, Thyroid Ablation Therapy, Parathyroid, Gallium scan, Bone Palliation Therapy, Brain Scan/Death, and OctreoScan 01/08 – 08/08
Job Experience
• South Florida Diagnostic Imaging: 11/2008 – Present
o Responsible for QA/QC, patient scheduling, ordering pharmaceutical and patient care. Performed Renal with Lasix and Captopril, Thyroid uptake, Thyroid scan, Parathyroid scan, Liver/Spleen scan, Bone scan, triple phase bone scan, SPECT, HMPAO WBC, Cardiac MUGA, Rest and Stress, Stress Perfusion, Gastric Emptying, and HIDA
• United States Air Force: 4/2003 – 5/2007
o Handle and transport sensitive equipment. Provide positive entry control into installation, Gate Guard, vehicle inspection, mobile patrol, boat patrol, certified on weapons, Hurricane Emergency Response Team, and provided security for the President of the United States at Patrick AFB
• LSG Lufthansa Sky Chef: 9/1994 – 10/2003
o Dispatcher: Dispatch over 300 inbound and out bound flights to 80 drivers, change level of meal service according to time, aircraft and destination, record drivers progress and completion time, be proactive to avoid delays, set up work load for the next complex according to completion and arrival time, scheduling, expedite information via radio, computer and phone communication, control overtime, comply with Union, Local, State and Federal regulations, organize and delegate work that will benefit both the customer and company
EDUCATION
Keiser University, Miami, Fl
NMTCB
Associate of Science degree;
Honor Roll – Deans List – Membership in Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society; 2006- 2008
Humanitarian Award, Explosive Safety, Hazmat Qualified, CPR, AIDS Awareness
Diploma, 1992
Miami South Ridge Sr. High School, Miami, FL
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