David Kelley, ARRT, (N)(R)

623-***-**** ad2oxo@r.postjobfree.com Glendale, AZ

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dedicated and resourceful healthcare professional with over 20 years of extensive technical and administrative experience in medical imaging; with extensive expertise in the fields of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT technology. Confident communicator; with a demonstrated passion for exceptional patient care and satisfaction. Proven ability to work independently, manage high priority projects, and an established ability to meet deadlines and surpass quality and performance metrics. Military – disciplined, team player possessing a strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership and managerial capabilities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Patient Experience • Team Building

• Clinical Efficiencies • Compliance

• Safety • Quality Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AZCMNT LLC

Pet/Ct Technogist 2017- Present

o Prn coverage for technologist requesting time off for vacation, illness, emergencies, etc. o Using G.E. equipment optima, and Discovery ST to produce high quality exams o Experienced with Axumin, Brain scans, and research protocols o Primarily working in Cancer centers showing empathy and great communication skills with patients and Radiologist

o Assures and assays radioactive doses for each patient and adheres to NRC regulations o Maintains radiation safety by surveying entire department, wipes on incoming and outgoing radioactive o packages

Arizona cardiology group 2020-Present

o Prn Coverage for Technologist in need of time off for vacations sick illness emergencies, etc. o Using the Dual Siemens C-cam to product high quality exams o Works in conjunction with cardiac tech to start IVs prepping patients for nuclear nuclear cardiac studies o Using lexascan for treadmill and/or pharmacologic myocardial perfusion cardiac SPECT studies. Concentra Healthcare

PET/CT Technologist 2017- Present

o Provide coverage nationwide for technologist requesting time off or emergencies o Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and procedure when working with radioactive materials/patients

o Produces high-quality diagnostic images

o Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists o Trouble-shoots the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment (including monitors, PACS, coils, etc.) o Capable of adapting different cameras and hospital policies Arizona Oncology Cancer Center 2008-2014

SR. PET/CT Technologist

o Perform high-quality PET/CT exams on incoming patients o Assure proper doses and radionuclides are ordered for each day o Assay doses so that the radionuclide is correct and matches procedure o Administer radionuclide in a safe and effective manner o Monitor patient's wellbeing during exams; while recognizing patient discomfort, medical problems and takes appropriate action as needed

o Guide patients through difficult procedures and treatments; by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process o Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients o Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management Alliance Imaging, Columbia, SC 2006 – 2008

Mobile PET/CT Technologist

o Display technical competence by effectively interpreting physician orders/instructions and selecting appropriate software options and imaging parameters to produce the highest-quality PET/CT images o Mobile setting; working independently in various hospitals o Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients o Administer radionuclide in a safe and effective manner o Help facilitate and maintain patient flow

Southern Mississippi Heart Center, Biloxi, MS 2003 – 2005 o Perform stress testing procedures, electrocardiography (EKG), and Holter (cardiac) monitoring o Assist physicians, by helping to educate on risk factor reductions necessary to promote cardiovascular health

o Perform nuclear cardiology procedures as instructed o Assist with nuclear stress tests done by the CV Tech o Inject all radiopharmaceuticals a used during testing o Document and process all studies and store data

o Assist physics support staff during on-site inspections PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Southern Mississippi Heart Center, Biloxi, MS 2003-2005 Cardiac Stress Technologist Medicine Technologist

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

o Demonstrated proficiency using GE Discovery ST GE Optima (PET/CT Fusion) Xeleris, Siemens Biograph 6(PET/CT Fusion) MIMS software

o Proven track record of competent technical experience in nuclear medicine including Gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (with and without attenuation correction), thallium viability heart imaging, rest/stress gated heart imaging (MUGA), coincident PET imaging, brain imaging, entire genitourinary system imaging (adult and pediatric), SPECT oncology tumor imaging (i.e., Octreoscan, GA-67, IN-111 WBC, CEA Scan, I-131 and I-123 MIBG, etc.), lymphoscintigraphy (able to perform injections and imaging), all other general imaging procedures including thyroid and parathyroid imaging, pediatric imaging, iodine 131 therapy, Sr-89 or Quadramet therapy, Zevalin therapy, and radiopharmaceutical preparation and dispensing

o Develop protocols for computer systems and nuclear medicine procedures o Clinical experience with SMV DSTXL dual head, ADAC/Pegasys, Picker- Odyssey, GE Entegra, and Siemens Orbiter systems

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT

o Experience working in conjunction with the Medical Director of Nuclear Medicine to manage overall day-to-day operations and administration of the Nuclear Medicine division of the second largest medical center in the Air Force

o Interface with vendors, physicians, providers and administrators to ensure the highest level of patient comfort and satisfaction

o Managed and directed a staff of 6 technologists and nurses, including recruitment, selection, training and supervision, scheduling, payroll, coaching/mentoring, development, evaluation and discipline o Maintained high levels of patient and employee satisfaction at all times o Consult with medical physics staff on matters related to radiological physics and radiation safety o General radiation safety and JCAHO accreditation inspections. Also served on hospital Radiation Safety Committee

o Monitor all QA/QC processes and maintain corporate and departmental policies, procedures and protocols

o Successfully led staff efforts in passing unannounced NRC inspections, Air Force Inspector General o Assist in biomedical research projects

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Community College of the U.S. Air Force

Nuclear Medicine/Radiology Technology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

ARRT – Radiology Technologist

ARRT - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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