Natasha Roberts
WHITE HOUSE
Summary
Detail-focused Nuclear Medicine Technologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in radiopharmaceutical preparation, patient imaging procedures, and radiation safety protocols. Excels in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to ensure optimal patient care and effective team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University Nuclear and Diagnostics, LLC
Port Saint Lucie
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals for patient imaging and diagnostic procedures.
- Calculated, measured and recorded radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and discarded.
- Ensured that radiation safety measures were followed at all times while working with radioactive materials.
- Analyzed data obtained from imaging studies using computer software programs designed specifically for nuclear medicine applications.
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions during scans to ensure safety and comfort.
- Trained, mentored and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices and hospital policies.
- Assessed patient's condition before administering radiopharmaceuticals or undergoing imaging studies.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Digirad Corporation
Orlando
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Performs functional and/or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, including processing images for physician review.
- Performs daily quality control checks and calibrations on camera and completes required NRC/state documentation.
- Follows radiation safety policy and NRC/state guidelines for handling of radioactive pharmaceuticals, including but not limited to conducting daily surveys of hot lab, exam room, camera and personnel.
- Responsible for radiation safety in assigned locations. This includes maintaining records, coordination of film badges for all clinical staff, coordination of disposal/removal of RAM waste, ordering and inventory of RAM.
- Assisting the RSO as needed as it relates to locations audits and maintenance of licensing. Follow company procedures for the handling of spills and/or personnel contamination and appropriate removal, storage and disposal of decay.
- Place IVs.
- Order, calibrating and inventorying radiopharmaceuticals needed for the day of service.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals for patient imaging and diagnostic procedures.
- Operated and maintained nuclear medicine equipment for optimal performance.
- Performed quality control tests on imaging systems for safety compliance.
- Educated patients about procedures and answered their questions effectively.
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and equipment use efficiently.
- Monitored patient reactions during procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Lead Group Home Staff
Florida Mentor Group
Orlando
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided supervision and care for developmentally disabled children.
- Managed group home paperwork and maintained charts/health records.
- Maintained a healthy and educational environment so that the children could obtain healthy mental and physical development.
Education
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL04.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- NMTCB Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Florida State License in good standing
- BLS
Clinical Rotations
- Health First Palm Bay Hospital, Palm Bay, FL
- Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, FL
- Health First Medical Center – Gateway, Melbourne, FL, (PET/CT)
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University Nuclear and Diagnostics, LLC
12.2021 - 09.2022
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Digirad Corporation
05.2017 - 12.2021
Lead Group Home Staff
Florida Mentor Group
09.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Keiser University