Linden Carter

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Results-driven and detail-oriented Nuclear Medicine Technologist, with extensive years of experience in nuclear medicine, complemented with in-depth knowledge in operating PET/CT, equipment and general nuclear cameras from different manufacturers. Proficient in utilizing the Siemens Symbia SPECT/CT cardiac stress images are performed with CT attenuation correction.

Summary

•Extensive global clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

•Competent in NM, and PET/CT fused imaging with leadership roles assumed for turnkey service providers.

•Extensive administrative, operational and technical background in Nuclear Medicine/Multi-Imaging department.

•Proficient in developing policies and procedures; provided training to clinicians and technical staff.

•Extensive experience in the use of HER, software applications and integrated medical devices.

•Knowledge and use of multiple RIS/PACS systems.

•Worked collaboratively with cross functional groups to optimize workflow, along with strong customer orientation to meet the stakeholder’s requirements.

Education

NYU Medical Center Allied Health Program New York, NY

Diploma in Nuclear Medicine

BS in Health Medicine and Society

City College of New York New York, NY

Certifications/ Licenses

•NMTCB License #021157

•California State license #00003800

•Equipment and Skills:

•SIEMENS workstations: Symbia SPECT dual head, Symbia SPECT/CT, Siemens Dual head E cam, Siemens PET/CT MCT biograph. Siemens PET/CT MCT Flow Biograph, GE SPECT/CT 670 and ZDT discovery

•GE 710 PET/CT and CardioMD, PHILIPS/ADAC workstation

•Use of Picture and Archiving Communication System (PACS) and EPIC software

Experience:

PETCT Technologist

Soliant Healthcare Staffing Travel contract at Carilion Roanoke Hospital

June 2019 to March 2020

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•PET scans include Rubidium Cardiac stress test.

•Gallium donate.

•Axumin scans, post Ludota treatment

•DaT scan in diagnosis of essential Tremor vs Parkinson disease

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Travel Contract/Med Traveler)

Nuclear Cardiology Doctor’s Office

Eureka, CA

October 2018 to April 2019

Treadmill stress testing. Monitoring Patient Vitals and EKG Rhythm

Lexi scan chemical stress testing

Imaging stress and rest imaging with CardioMD scanner

Processing of cardiac images

Southeast Medical center (Travel Contract/Med Traveler)

Lumberton, NC

June 2018 to September 2018

Nuclear Cardiology stress testing both pharmaceutical and treadmill exercise,

HIDA, Gastric emptying, VQ scan, Renogram, Lymphoscintigraphy

Equipment

Siemens Symbia SPECT/CT

Saint Joseph Hospital (Travel Contract/Med Traveler)

Eureka CA

October 2017 to March 2018

•90 percent of the imaging procedures are Cardiac perfusion stress testing using both treadmill and pharmaceutical, such as Lexi scan.

•The others are lymphoscintigraphy gastric emptying and HIDA with GB ejection

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Travel Contract/Maxim staffing)

Kaweah Delta Hospital, Visalia, CA

Nov 2016 – Jun 2017

• Utilizing the Siemens Symbia SPECT/CT cardiac stress images are performed with CT attenuation correction. Including all nuclear medicine procedures i.e. sentinel node lymphoscintigraphy, octeroscan for neuroendocrine tumors, parathyroid scans, are a few of our daily schedule procedures.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)

Alliance Medical at Saint James's University Hospital

West Yorkshire, UK October 2014 – Sep 2016

•GE SPECT/CT discovery for a wide range of nuclear imaging.

•Multimodality imaging using GE 710Q Clear Technology PET/CT scanner

•Daily procedures fused scans performed for various cancer diagnosis and Radiation Therapy planning

•Cardiac imaging for diagnosis of CAD and myocardial viability

PET/CT Clinical Education Application Specialist

Managers4Health Consultants,

Dubai UAE Dec 2011– Dec 2013

•Leadership Role for initial a turnkey solution of a PET/CT center from initial plans of building the center to final turnover.

•Constantly re-evaluating and expanding training portfolio to address new technology trends

Analysis of customer training needs in order to provide input and support for the eventual turnover to the local staff and PET/CT center management

•Created and presented the applications of PET/CT for nursing staff and referring physicians

•Developed PET/CT scanning procedures according to state requirements

•Responsible for increase in patient satisfaction and clinical workflow by providing outstanding, application education and support.

•Direct contact with Siemens field service engineer support for escalations / complaints and trouble shooting.

•Performance monitoring, outcome planning and technical operation for enhancements in clinical, and operational performance

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Eastside Medical Center, Snellville, GA

Sep 2005 – Dec 2012

•Performed Nuclear Medicine and fused imaging procedures along with on call support

•Nuclear Cardiology stress testing utilized drug induced and treadmill exercise

•nurse’s orientation on Nuclear Medicine procedures and patient preparation requirements.

•Ensured compliance with the Radiation Safety Program.

•Telemetry Monitor Tech in ICU

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