Simson Devassia
Summary
Experienced PET/CT technologist and radiation protection supervisor with 15+ years in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. Proven track record in optimizing imaging quality and ensuring compliance with radiation safety protocols. Skilled in oncology imaging, workflow coordination, and quality assurance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
PET CT Technologist/ RPS
Southampton PETCT centre, Alliance Medical
Southampton, Hampshire
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted in basic image processing tasks.
- Supported molecular imaging PETCT by following protocols.
- Ensured compliance with radiation safety standards.
- Facilitated adherence to good clinical practice (GCP).
- Contributed to clinical research activities.
- Provided mentoring to junior team members.
Senior Nuclear Medicine / PETCT Technologist
Ministry Of health, Kuwait
12.2014 - 08.2021
Assessed referrals in compliance with radiation regulations.
Justified clinical indications based on locally agreed protocols.
Supported continuous professional development to enhance nuclear medicine and PET/CT scanning capabilities.
Maintained knowledge of ionising radiation regulations to promote health safety.
Conducted 25 dynamic PET/CT scans utilising F-18 PSMA and Ga-68 PSMA.
Assisted in the setup of protocols and scans for Ga-68 DOTATOC, DOTANOC, and DOTATATE.
Performed ammonia cardiac PET/CT scans.
Research intern ( PET CT)
University Of Caen
FRANCE, Normandy
01.2013 - 07.2013
Nuclear Medicine/ PETCT Technologist
Tata Medical Centre
India
05.2011 - 07.2013
Nuclear Medicine Technologist/ RSO
DDNMRC Nuclear Medicine Therapy Centre
India, Trivandrum
07.2009 - 04.2011
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Nuclear Engineering( Medical Applications)
IMT Atlantique
CAEN, FRANCE 09/2013 - 08/2014
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Academyn O Higher Education
Karnataka, India 08/2005 - 07/2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology
St Peters's HSS
Kerala, India 03/2002 - 03/2004
Skills
Good Clinical Practice in Research NIHR- Mar 2024
Immediate Life Support Resuscitation Council UK -Apr 2026
Radiation Protection Supervisor UHS NHSFT- Sep 2022
Radiation Safety Officer( AERB, India) - Nov 2009 RSO(NM)/2009/22
Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Indian Society of Radiographers & Technologists ISRT - May 2015 Credential ID LM-NM 0264/2015
IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level II
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust- Jun 2022
Paediatric Immediate Life Support Resuscitation Council UK- Jul 2025
Accomplishments
Fast NaF PET/CT acquisition with digital PET/CT system; single initial experience.
Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging -Journal Of Nuclear Medicine · May 2, 2021
Skills
♦GE Cameras (SPECT/CT, PET/CT( 710) PET CT
(Discovery MI)
♦Nuclear Medicine Information System (NMIS)
♦Gamma Probe (Euro Probe)♦Siemens Cameras (Siemens E-Cam)
♦ Capintec Thyroid Probe (Captus 3000)
♦ Capintec Dose Calibrator
♦Processing Workstations - GE Xeleris, Siemens
Syngo
♦HIS/RIS/PACS
♦ ADW Tompool research software- France
♦Automatic Dispenser Trasis - Belgium( F18)
♦Comecer IRIS multidose Injector- Netherlands (F18)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PET CT Technologist/ RPS
Southampton PETCT centre, Alliance Medical
09.2021 - Current
Senior Nuclear Medicine / PETCT Technologist
Ministry Of health, Kuwait
12.2014 - 08.2021
Research intern ( PET CT)
University Of Caen
01.2013 - 07.2013
Nuclear Medicine/ PETCT Technologist
Tata Medical Centre
05.2011 - 07.2013
Nuclear Medicine Technologist/ RSO
DDNMRC Nuclear Medicine Therapy Centre
07.2009 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Sustainable Nuclear Engineering( Medical Applications)
IMT Atlantique
09/2013 - 08/2014
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Academyn O Higher Education
08/2005 - 07/2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology
St Peters's HSS
03/2002 - 03/2004