Dayana Susmitha Jose
Canterbury,SFK
Summary
Highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 7 years of experience in performing diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials to help diagnose and treat various medical conditions. Proficient in operating imaging equipment, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Dedicated to staying updated about current advancements in nuclear medicine technology and maintaining a safe working environment. A proven track record of delivering accurate and reliable results while adhering to strict radiation safety protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
East Kent NHS Trust Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Built strong relationships with referring physicians to ensure seamless coordination of patient care between departments.
- Assisted physicians with accurate diagnosis by providing detailed analysis of acquired images and relevant clinical information.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness of nuclear medicine services offered within the facility.
- Served as a mentor to junior technologists, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Reduced errors in radiopharmaceutical preparation through strict adherence to guidelines and thorough documentation practices.
- Minimized downtime by managing equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control tasks proactively.
- Mentored new technologists, sharing knowledge on best practices for nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
- Assisted in the development of new protocols, maximizing scan quality while minimizing radiation exposure for patients.
Nuclear Medicine Consultant
Apollo Hospitals
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness of nuclear medicine services offered within the facility.
- Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
- Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.
- Maintained detailed records of all performed scans, ensuring accuracy for future reference or comparison purposes.
- Evaluated patients'' medical history prior to procedures to ensure appropriateness of requested tests and minimize risk factors associated with radiation exposure.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care.
- Conducted routine inspections of radiopharmaceuticals inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions to prevent contamination or degradation.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals in areas such as image resolution, procedure time, and patient satisfaction scores.
- Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Evaluated new imaging sequence protocols and processes and executed prescribed nuclear medicine procedures.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Univeristy
India05.2015
Skills
- Scheduling patients for the Related Scintigraphic Procedures
- Elution And Preparation Of Various Radiopharmaceuticals
- Preparation of the patients and safe administration of the Radiotracer
- Performing routine scans such As Thyroid, Bone, Kidney, Parathyroid, GIT
Scan, Cardiac Liver, MUGA and SPECT - Administration of I-131 for Low Dose Therapy
- Assisting Physicians For Therapy
- Radiation Surveillance Monitoring And Record Keeping
- Perform Radio Immune Assays And Radio Iodine Uptake Studies
- Perform DEXA Scan
Additional Information
Proficient in using the following:
- GE INFINIA HAWKEYE GAMMA CAMERA (SPECT-CT) With Xeleris Processing Station
- SIEMENS SYMBIA INTEVO EXECEL GAMMA CAMERA (SPECT-CT) With Syngo Mi
Workstation - Column Radionuclide Generators , Gel Generators , And Solvent Extraction
- Dose Calibrators
- Thyroid Uptake Probe
- Geiger Muller Counters
- Well Counters Attached To Spectrometers
- Liquid Scintillation Counter
- Contamination Monitors
- Survey Meters
- Dosimeters
- Single And Multi Well RIA Counters
- SIEMENS E CAM
- PHILIPS TRUE FLIGHT PET CT
- GE DEXA SCANNER
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
East Kent NHS Trust Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Consultant
Apollo Hospitals
10.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Univeristy
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