Quality Assurance Nuclear Medicine

Allison Berman

Email: abp1ag@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******** *****

City: Chatsworth

State: CA

Zip: 91311

Country: USA

Phone: 818-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $85,000

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Allison B. Berman

10651 Coraline Place, Chatsworth, CA 91311

Home: 818-***-**** abp1ag@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 818-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Nuclear Medicine Technologist with nuclear medicine, procedural and regulatory compliance expertise. Detail oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Committed to medical imaging excellence with emphasis on quality patient care and client / physician satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GE HEALTHCARE, Southwest Region, USA 2009 2012

Clinical Applications Specialist

Provided clinical and technical support to both internal and external customers for GEs radio-pharmaceutical product portfolio with an emphasis on DaTscan in Neurology. Covered the Southwest territory including CA, AZ, NV and other regions when needed. Provided technical support to neurology sales representatives, medical affairs and marketing services by setting up DaTscan clinical sites and ensuring accurate and current information for clients. Trainedstaff at nuclear medicine customer sites onbest practices for acquiring and processing DaTscan imaging to ensure staff competency, reproducibility and high quality, interpretable DaTscan images. Gained expertise with multiple gamma camera manufacturers including GE, Siemens and Philips. Won the 2011 Presidents Award for excellence in job performance.

DMS IMAGING, Los Angeles, CA 2007 2009

Mobile PET / CT Technologist

Provided mobile PET/CT services for hospitals and out-patient clinics. Paid special attention to ensure patient safety in the non-traditional environment of a mobile coach while adhering to site specific protocols. Maintained appropriate quality assurance and daily general maintenance of the coach and equipment. Utilized experience in successfullypreparing for The Joint Commission Inspection process.

MOLECULAR IMAGING SERVICES, INC., Los Angeles, CA 2004 2007

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Registry Technologist position, providing services to out-patient cardiac and PET / CT facilities.

SELF-EMPLOYED, PRIVATE ACCOUNTS, CA 2003 2005

Radiation Safety and Licensing Compliance Officer

Provided nuclear medicine sites with start-up record systems, annual ALARA radiation safety training, and quarterly ALARA audits to ensure departmental licensing compliance with state and federal regulations.

INSIGHT HEALTH CORP.-SAN FERNANDO VALLEY PET CENTER, Van Nuys, CA 2004

PET Technologist, Part Time

Performed PET imaging in a high volume outpatient clinic.

TARGENIX (THE ANGELES CLINIC), Los Angeles, CA 2003 2004

Clinical Supervisor

Administered a nuclear oncology start-up clinic utilizing PET / CT and SPECT / CT technology. Supervised the front office, back office and technical staff, recruiting new employees and coordinating registry staff to ensure full time coverage by expertly qualified staff. Oversaw daily operations and reported directly to the CEO and medical director Designed and implementedsuccessful policies and protocols including patient, radiation safety, and quality assurance documentation that was in compliance with state and federal regulations.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEART SPECIALISTS, Pasadena, CA 2002 2003

Nuclear Cardiovascular Technologist

Performed 40 nuclear cardiology scans a week in a one technologist department. Developed and implemented a strategic plan that maximized camera utilization and increased patient volume by 25%. Developed and taught annual ALARA radiation safety educational program.

NEWPORT DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, Newport Beach, CA 1992 2002

Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Performed all routine nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, x-ray bone densitometry and PET procedures in an outpatient clinic.

SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, San Clemente, CA 1990 1992

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Performed daily and STAT after hours procedures, including SPECT imaging, in a small hospital department staffed by one technologist. Responsibilities included maintaining all patient and radiation safety records in accordance with state regulations.

BOARD REGISTRY CERTIFICATIONS

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (N) #21771

The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT #011698

The State of California - Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine CTNM #RHN837

EDUCATION

BS, Dual Degree in Biology and Nuclear Medicine Technology, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA. GPA - 3.8, Graduated Summa cum Laude

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