OLIVIA AMSTERDAM
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Detail-focused Nuclear Medicine Technologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. More than 15 years of working experience in a bustling hospital in South Africa.Possess specialized skills in radiopharmaceutical preparation, patient imaging procedures, and radiation safety protocols—Excel in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to ensure optimal patient care and effective team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Level 3
Mercy Radiology
Auckland, Epsom
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters, and other medical items, checking inventory stock.
- 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.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Maintained adherence to safety procedures for disposal and handling of radioactive materials.
- Calculated, measured and recorded radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and discarded.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nuclear medicine technology.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on all equipment used in nuclear medicine procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions during scans to ensure safety and comfort.
- Reviewed images for accuracy and completeness prior to forwarding them to the physician for interpretation.
- Operated nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras and PET scanners.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hawston Secondary School, South Africa
01-2001
Skills
- Radiation safety
- Patient care
- Quality control
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient shielding techniques
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Needle localization
- Unit administration
Affiliations
- Love taking long walks
- Enjoy going out on weekend trips with my family
Accomplishments
- Assisted and collaborated in research studies with the Department of Neurology, Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa.
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Level 3
Mercy Radiology
05.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hawston Secondary School, South Africa
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