Tamra Gomez

Experience

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  Nix Health Care System

  Nov 2005 - Jan 2006

  Nuclear Medicine Technologist Intern

  - Calculated, measured and recorded radiation doses received, used and disposed- Explained all test procedures and safety precautions to all patients- Worked Independently and well with others when assistance was needed- Transported and transferred patients to the exam room for all exams- Prepared all patients by placing IV’s and EKG leads for stress tests

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  Baptist Medical Center

  Jan 2006 - May 2006

  Nuclear Medicine Technologist Intern

  - Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician or supervisor- Performed all nuclear medicine studies, including thyroid therapies- Processed all images using a Pegasys computer system, while taking images with an ADAC camera- Communicated well to convey all information effectively, taking HIPPA into consideration for all situations

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  GE Pharmacy

  May 2006 - Jun 2006

  Nuclear Medicine Technologist Intern

  - Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment- Added radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, for specific exams ordered by a physician- Ensure that hazardous chemicals are transported, packed and dispensed safely- Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures

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  Tenet Healthcare

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2016

  Nuclear Medicine Technologist

  - Trained, supervised, and advised students during their intern program.- Multitasked to perform an average of 15 nuclear medicine exams a day.- Able to prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.- HIDA scans, renal scans, indium scans, gallium scans, bone scans, thyroid scans, thyroid ablation therapies and lymphoscintigrams are just a few nuclear studies I am proficient in.

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  Providence Healthcare Network

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2022

  Nuclear Medicine Supervisor

  - Developed specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish my work without exceeding the department budget.- Coordinated the upgrade of Epic and Cerner to provide guidance as a super user.- Prepare monthly financial data for the department and present results to executives on a quarterly basis.- Monitor productivity, over time and missed lunches daily to ensure the department runs efficiently.- Directs and participates in quarterly discussions for radiation safety and reviews a variety of diverse, complex issues with the committee, which can have a hospital wide impact. Show less

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  The Hospitals of Providence

  Mar 2022 - now

  Director of Radiolgy

  - Manage daily operations for the Imaging Department, Outpatient Clinic, and Outpatient Surgical Clinic.- Protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures; federal, state, local and JCAHO standards.- Establish priorities to ensure an efficient and productive throughput process is followed by each department and facility. - Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options to implement solutions. - Work collaboratively with administration, architects, and engineers to renovate multiple imaging departments.- Supervised the installation of an IR Suite, 2 digital diagnostic suites, Gamma Knife upgrade, Cardiac MRI Software, and a new 3D Mammography Unit.- Work with revenue cycle to assure billing and coding practices are performed appropriately. - Direct Physician Liaison between the Radiology Department, Radiologists, and Staffed Physicians. Show less

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  CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

  May 2024 - now

  Director of Imaging and Cath Lab Services