Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Urvashi Patel, BS (NMT)

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Education:

BS (Nuclear Medicine Technology), Thomas Edison State College Trenton, NJ (09/2010)

Certificate (Nuclear Medicine Technology), Institute of Allied Health Professions New York, NY (06/1991)

Licensure & Certifications:

ARRT(N), BLS, New Jersey State License for Radiologic Technologist

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 & non-cardiac diagnostic procedures including Schilling test, Radioactive Immuno Assay (RIA), and Lymphoscintigraphy mapping

Perform therapeutic procedures such as I-131 administration along with radiologist

Prepare isotopes on the premises from cold kits for emergency procedures

Precept/mentor new/agency technologists

Monitor QC of instruments such as Gamma Cameras, thyroid uptake probe, well counter and keep records up-to-date

Ensure daily survey of the areas, and corrective actions as needed

Exchange radiation badges every month for proper documentation of radiation exposure

Assist Radiologist in gathering information for new radiopharmaceuticals

Develop and test protocols for new procedures according to radiologists' and institution requirements

End of the day survey of the areas, personnel monitoring for radiation, and corrective actions as needed

Initiative skills to precept new/agency technologists

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

Participate in innovative research program for new radiopharmaceuticals

Develop protocols for new procedures along with manager

Additional Skills:

Proactive, management skills, team leading, team playing, precepting/mentoring skills, research and development, staff scheduling & coverage, participation in PI team, budget management, technical troubleshooting, record keeping

Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google docs

Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to multi-task

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