William Paraskevas
Lodi
Summary
Accomplished Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a proven track record at Sutter Amador Hospital, enhancing patient care through expert application of radiologic technology and radioactive materials handling. Skilled in staff training and development, demonstrated by mentoring new technologists and improving procedural compliance. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction scores, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter Amador Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Streamlined communication between referring physicians, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Optimized image quality by calibrating equipment regularly and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
- Provided thorough training and mentorship for new technologists, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Managed care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation.
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
01.1998 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with referring physicians by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports on nuclear medicine findings.
- Assisted physicians in interpreting diagnostic images accurately by applying expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and radiopharmacology principles.
- Streamlined operations by collaborating with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses.
- Enhanced professional development opportunities for staff members through participation in seminars, conferences, workshops related to advancements in nuclear medicine technology.
- Managed budget allocations effectively by monitoring inventory levels of radiopharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Ensured consistent results by calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced nuclear medicine equipment.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
- Provided coverage in X-ray and Computed Tomography, Fluoroscopy, and Brachytherapies.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter Delta Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Ensured optimal diagnostic results by consistently following proper imaging protocols and techniques.
- Enhanced patient care by performing nuclear medicine procedures accurately and efficiently.
- Provided thorough training and mentorship for new technologists, fostering a supportive team environment.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
- Conducted routine inspections of radiopharmaceuticals inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions to prevent contamination or degradation.
- Evaluated patients' medical history prior to procedures to ensure appropriateness of requested tests and minimize risk factors associated with radiation exposure.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals in areas such as image resolution, procedure time, and patient satisfaction scores.
Clinical Applications Specialist
Karl Storz Lithotripsy - America
10.1999 - 08.2003
- Worked directly with sales team, by providing direct training and demonstrations of applications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing technical issues and providing ongoing support for clinical applications users.
- Worked closely with subject matter experts to develop solutions and improvements for clinical systems.
- Integrated decision support, clinical pathways and best practices into health information technology to enhance delivery of care and workflows.
- Incorporated quality improvement and safety-enhancing methodologies and tools to improve workflow processes.
- Assisted in shock wave therapy trials to be utilized in orthopedics.
- Worked with product engineering team to define clinical requirements and assist with testing.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nuclear Medicine
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA06-2004
Certificate of Technical Studies - Radiology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA06-1994
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Training (EMT), Paramedic
US Navy
Great Lakes, IL09-1987
Skills
- Radiologic technology/therapeutic procedures (X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT)
- Problem-solving abilities
- Staff training and development
- Radiation safety protocols
- Radioactive materials handling
- Procedural compliance
- Data interpretation
- Patient safety/satisfaction
- Quality improvement
- Time management
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter Amador Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter Delta Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2019
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2008
Clinical Applications Specialist
Karl Storz Lithotripsy - America
10.1999 - 08.2003
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
01.1998 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nuclear Medicine
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine
Certificate of Technical Studies - Radiology
San Joaquin Delta College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Training (EMT), Paramedic
US Navy
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