Nuclear medicine technologists operate the diagnostic facility for the detection and treatment of various forms of cancer. Injecting safe radioactive drugs called “tracers” that travel to the affected tissues of cancer patients, nuclear medicine technologists operate gamma detecting cameras to capture images of these tissues to help pinpoint the nature of a disease, and help the doctors confirm the diagnosis and prescribe the proper treatment regimen. The process can also help doctors learn how a patient is responding to the treatment.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Resume Template
Howard C. Acevedo
Fountain Valley, LA, California
Phone: 818-556-0912
Objective
To become part of a team of nuclear medicine technologists in a metropolitan hospital
Summary of Qualifications
- About 4 years of experience in healthcare as nuclear medicine technologist
- Excellent oral skills in English and Spanish
Career Experience / Job History
2006 – Present: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Fremont Hospital, CA
- Explain the use of radioactive injection and the gamma detecting camera procedure to the patient if interested.
- Administer the radioactive tracer by injection or by oral mean as may be prescribed by the oncologist.
- Ensure staff and patients are protected from any stray radioactivity.
- Correctly position the patient and the equipment
- Monitor the patient during the entire procedure
- Operate the facility and conduct computer analysis to produce medical images.
- Transfer images into computer printout on images that can be analyzed in a PC in the oncologist’s office.
- Perform any minor repairs or adjustment to equipment when necessary
Education
2004 – 2006: Associate in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Sanford Brown
Professional reference will be furnished upon request.