DEANNA M GARDNER
**** ****** *****, ****** ** *1801
C: 508-***-****
adwmig@r.postjobfree.com or adwmig@r.postjobfree.com
Enthusiastic senior nuclear medicine technologist with board certification also in computed tomography. Has skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic, creative idea making, and excellent organizational skills to any setting. I am excited to begin new challenges. Work well with other management and staff to further excel at work helping others. Striving to improve work environment. Eager, adaptable, team player, willing to learn, and driven with strong work ethic to thrive in the healthcare setting. Recently, I finished an MBA Healthcare Administration degree at Fitchburg State University.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Current Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist
08/2021
To
Present
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA 02115
Work on Siemens Intevo Cameras
oBone Scans/ RVGS/ Luta Thera Therapies/ Pluvicto Therapies/ Xofigo Therapies
GE (General Electric) Discovery PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Cameras
oPET/CT scans/ Illuccix/ Auxumin/ Ga67 Dotates/ Plarify
Prior Senior Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist
06/2004
to
08/2021
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Burlington, MA 01805
● Achievement as a senior technologist 18+ years' experience with prior experience as charge technologist
● Maintains inventory and supply levels of medical items
● Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions, and expectations.
● Positioned gamma cameras and medical equipment using clinical judgment to capture high quality medical images.
● Maintained highest levels of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information
● Prepared, administered, and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans to diagnose and treat diseases. Core/Lead Staff for current therapy programs in department: Y-90 sirspheres/theraspheres (preceptor), Ra 223 Xofigo, I-131 therapy, Bexxar, WBC (white blood cells) tagging.
● Worked on new processes and standards for patient exams to achieve and exceed department goals.
● Trained, mentored and preceptor for new employees, radiology residents and students on procedures, best practices, and hospital policies.
● Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems and offering to answer questions or assist in demanding situations
● Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service and offering to help
● Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
● Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
● Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
● Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
● Handled and delegated tasks, including dosimetry badge manager, meetings for process improvement, and those of a senior technologist
SKILLS
ADIET
18 + years Senior Technologist
Charge Technologist @ Beth Israel Lahey Health
1 year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certified
18+ years
PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
18+ years
EPIC
10+ years
CNMT Certified
18+ years
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Computed Tomography Certified
10+ years
Exeleris/ISP Trained
10+ years
Radiation Safety Badge program
10+ years
Microsoft Office/Google Teams
10+ years
Massachusetts State DPH (Department of Public Health) Licensed
18+ years
Supplies and Inventory Management
15+ years
Equipment:
GE 850 Discovery w CT (Computed Tomography)
GE Milleniums
DSPECT
GE PET/CT camera
Siemens ECAM
Siemens PET/CT
Siemens Intevo
CERTIFICATIONS:
ARRT CT
NMCTB
Association:
ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)
EDUCATION:
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelor's
Nuclear Medicine
Boston MA
08/2001
to
05/2004
Clinical Rotations: Children’s, Beth Israel, Brigham & Women’s, Dana Farber,
New England Medical Center
Northern Essex Community College
Certificate in Computed Tomography
Haverhill, MA
09/2008
to
05/2009
Clinical Competencies: Beth Israel Lahey Health
Fitchburg State University
Master's Degree (MBA Healthcare Administration)
MBA for Healthcare Administration
Fitchburg, MA
05/2021
to
12/2022