Nuclear Medicine
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GLORIA TORRES
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BACKGROUND: I am a Certified Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist with over 19 years of experience. I am seeking a position in a Nuclear and or PET/CT department which will enable me to represent my employer professionally and provide the highest level of safe, competent, quality, and compassionate patient care. I possess a plethora of knowledge in a variety of Nuclear & PET/CT scanners and acquisition/processing software.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Healthcare Administration- Florida Atlantic University (Graduated May 2004)
Associates of Science in Nuclear Medicine- Broward College (Graduated June 2002) LISENSURE/CREDENTIALS
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist- License# 023346
State of Florida Licensed Radiologic technologist- License# 58668
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS & ACLS CERTIFIED – CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
W. RUIZ CARDIOLOGY JUNE 2021 – CURRENT
Performed Nuclear Cardiac Stress Test and Muga studies independently at multiple Cardiology office locations from West Palm to Miami Dade county locations. MRI SCAN & IMAGING CENTER OCT 2021 – DEC 2021
Performed PET/CT imaging and aided in prep and set up of CT scans. Performed and maintained QC records on both equipment and patient information and injections. Ordered necessary isotopes for scans being performed.
AKUMIN JAN 2020 – OCT 2021
Head of PET department. Performed and coordinated Research studies. I worked one on one with the specialized research companies with ordering of PET/CT specific isotope & images as specifically stated per different studies, along with the download and transfer of detailed images and subject information. (Aventura location). Performed general and some specialized PET/CT studies (Plantation location). DR. ZELCER & DR. KIM CARDIOLOGY OFFICE JUN 2020 – OCT 2021 Performed Nuclear Stress Test Imaging. Aided in prep of EKG and Stress/Pharmacological testing. Maintained all department paperwork and workflow, aided in reaccreditation of facility ACNL HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL FEB 2019 – OCT 2021
Performed PET/CT studies for outpatients. Performed all general nuclear studies for inpatients and outpatient. Worked directly under supervision of a Nuclear Medicine Physician. SIMPLIFIED IMAGING SOLUTIONS AUG 2019 – OCT 2021
Performed Nuclear Cardiac/Thyroid/Renal imaging in fixed and mobile settings throughout Dade, Broward,
& West Palm counties. Entered studies in digital systems for preparation of radiologist/reading & reporting. CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS/HYGEA OCT 2002 – MAR 2018
Operated and maintained quality control for all imaging equipment. Responsible for setup and development of ICANL accreditation. Performed all Nuclear studies and worked with patient’s insurance to acquire preauthorization for nuclear and MUGA tests. Aided in general venipuncture, holter monitors, protimes, and some clerical duties.
PLANTATION GENERAL HOSPITAL JUNE 2000 – NOV 2004
Performed a variety of nuclear medicine tests for neonate, pediatric and adult nuclear studies. Coordinated imaging testing with other medical personnel.
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