Medical Physicist CUM Nuclear Medicine Technologist
K.K.Medicare pvt. ltd.
Total years of experience :11 years, 9 Months
• Working as R.S.O (Radiological Safety Officer) CUM Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the dept. of PET CT.
• Experience of facing two AERB inspections and received all over praise and satisfaction from the inspector (Scientific Officer).
• Experience of History taking of more than 4000 PET CT patients and still continue.
• Marketed and promoted clinical applications of PET/CT to physicians
• Handling the whole PET CT department as only professional Nuclear Medicine Technologist CUM RSO with a work flow of 220 patients average every month.
• Carried out Auditing Radiation Protection Program.
• Planning and executing Radiation survey and meetings.
• Analyzed documentation specific to Radiation Program.
• Responsible for everyday scanning procedures and radiation safety issues.
• Teach my staff in the dept regarding radiation safety precautions.
• Maintain Q.C procedures of all equipments.
• Keep all daily, quarterly and annual records properly.
• Expert in Cannulation of the patients, also teach staff to cannulate properly.
• Experienced in preparations and performing Cardiac PET alone.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Responsibilities & Duties
• Performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including routine Nuclear Medicine studies, Nuclear Cardiology and PET and CT Oncology, Neurology and Cardiology procedures.
• Experience with cameras as the GE Discovery PET CT System; Siemens Biograph mCT PET CT System, Siemens Biograph 16 and SYNGO Multi Modality Workplace; GE Infinia, GE MPR, Capintec uptake probe and well counter, GE Xeleris work station GE Millennium MG System and Genie Software; Siemens E.CAM .
• Prepared, measured and administered radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies independently.
• Calculated and prepared kits of radiopharmaceutical materials.
• Measured radioactivity using Geiger counters, Scalars and Scintillation detectors.
• Conducted daily and monthly Quality Control testing for Nuclear Medicine and PET and CT cameras, uptake probe, well counter, etc.
• Maintained all records in accordance with the AERB.
• Administered therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of a physician.
• Patient preparation through gathering relevant past medical history, explaining the procedures and clarification of doubts.
• Followed radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials and regulations for the shipping and receiving of radioactive isotopes.
• Full experience of film processing and interpretation.
• Experience in starting intravenous lines.
• Prepare supply of radiopharmaceuticals for patient use. Includes eluting the MO-99/TC-99m generator.
• Perform all required quality control on the eluate, reconstitution of all cold kits.
• Perform all required quality control for radio-nuclide purity, sterility and pyrogenicity of the final product.
• Calculate pre-decay and post-decay factors on all radiopharmaceuticals as applicable.
• Trained and studied for one year in highly professional environment at the department of Nuclear Medicine in India's top Govt. Hospital PGIMER Chandigarh, which includes postings at Radio pharmacy, Gamma Camera (single head, dual head, and spect/ct), PET-CT, RIA lab, Radioiodine Therapy (2011-2012). • Performed a wide variety of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams and assist physicians with therapeutic procedures. • Performed quality control of gamma cameras and other Nuclear Medicine instrumentation to ensure proper performance and stability. • Prepared, assessed, and administered appropriate radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with established departmental protocols and set standards. • Practiced radiation safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients, the general public, and health care personnel. • Exercised good judgment, communication skills, time management, and teamwork to achieve quality patient care. • Got clinical knowledge as well as sound command on Radio pharmacy. • Experience of giving radio-iodine therapy from low dose to high dose. • Uncommon ability to recognize normal and abnormal test results and adverse effects of drugs and radiation to determine causes or possible significance of abnormalities and to alter procedures or techniques to correct problems. • Great knowledge of anatomy such as size, shape, and variance of structures to be studied. • Sound ability to work independently in order to plan, coordinate, and carry out assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices. • Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing, with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with varying levels of understanding. • In-depth knowledge and ability to acquire and process studies