BENJAMIN A. BARIDO

*** **** **** - ***** **********, WV 25303

304-***-****

ab8w81@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

AAS, Nuclear Medicine Technology, West Virginia State Community and Technical College, May 2007

* Dean’s List: All Semesters (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007)

* Radiopharmacy Student of the Year 2007

EXPERIENCE: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with 5 years of experience, training and application in basic and specialized Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT) studies

Level III, Nuclear Medicine (PET/CT) Technologist, CAMC, WV June 2008 to Present

Expertly performs General Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT studies; Also performs specialized studies: Exotic Scans: OctreoScan, Prostascint, Indium-111 Oxine WBC, Melanomagram, Lymphoscintigraphy and Cysternogram Radiopharmacy: Sterile/aseptic technique, compounding radiopharmaceuticals, dose drawing (single and multi-use vials), radiopharmaceuticals QC, centrifuge operation, WBC and red blood cell tagging, OctreoScan compounding, eluting generators, preparing kinevac (CCK) and chemical stress agents (adenosine and dobutamine), cleaning and decontamination of equipment, maintaining radioactive waste decay and disposal, radiopharmaceutical inventory, stringent radiation safety (ALARA)

* Skillfully advises staff on policy and procedural changes; first choice to troubleshoot equipment and computers

* Chosen to instruct Nuclear Medicine students; Named Clinical Educator of the Year 2009 and 2010

* Aided in research, development, and implementation of new protocols; Enabled more accurate diagnoses

* Established new placard mounting for radioactive materials shipping; Maintained DOT regulatory compliance

* Wrote step-by-step manuals to improve patient services; Ensured proper V-Rad use and MUGA scan processing

PET/CT Technologist, Vantage Mobile Services, WV November 2007 to Present

Proficiently performs Positron Emission Tomography studies to include: skull base to mid-thigh, treatment planning, whole-body protocols, and extra views as necessary, low-dose CT scans for fusion imaging purposes, glucometer operation, collects relevant patient history as it relates to procedure, radioactive material receipt, handling, and disposal, daily area surveys and weekly wipe testing, and stringent radiation safety (ALARA)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Raleigh General Hospital, WV October 2007 to June 2008

General Nuclear Medicine: HIDA scans, whole body and 3 phase bone scans, I-123 thyroid uptake and scans, gastric emptying studies, renal flow and function, lasix and captopril renal scans, brain death scans, lung ventilation/aerosol and perfusion scans, liver/spleen scans, GI bleed, I-131 dosing and scanning, and WBC scans Nuclear Cardiology: Myocardial perfusion imaging protocols including Rest/Stress with Cardiolite, Dual Isotope, 2 day Rest/Stress with Cardiolite, Stress/Rest with Cardiolite, Thallium viability studies, and MUGA scans

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS:

* Trained in: Handling, disposal, decay management and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ALARA

* Certified in: Basic Life Support (CPR), CT Fusion (WV Board of Medical Imaging) and Microsoft Office

* Skilled in: Equipment and software: Philips – Forte, Gemini, CardioMD; GE – Discovery SE, Varicam, Helix; Siemens – E.Cam; RADNet, BioDose, BioRx, JetStream, Pegasys, Syntrac, NMIS, Quadris, Syntegra, MIM

* Proficient in: IV skills (Med-lock, straight stick, blood draw); Equipment QC: cameras (floods and phantoms), dose calibrator constancy and linearity, Geiger counter check, wipe counters, thyroid probe and glucometers

* Specializes in: Exceptional patient care, excellent communication and presentation skills, and team building

PERSONAL: Volunteers at Metro Valley Gabriel Project; Active in church worship team; Plays four musical instruments (Guitar, Drums, Bass and Piano); Enjoys planning and completing major home remodeling and small do it yourself projects

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