1. M A R I A F . G O M E Z A V I L A
3525 - 94 Street, Apt C 4 Phone: 347.751.9477
Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Email: maria.f.gomez@live.com
NUC LE AR MED IC IN E TE C H NO LO G IS T
An experienced professional specializing in Nuclear Medicine and credited with combining clinical expertise, education, and
motivation to advance in this field. Strong skills in providing detailed patient care as well as performing tasks and procedures
related to treatment. Knowledgeable technologist in various areas related to subject matter. Certified Nuclear Medicine
Technologist in New York and New Jersey.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Radiation-Detecting Instruments
Computer Data Proficiency
Strategic Planning/Analysis
Image Enhancement
Physician Communications
Patient Care
Team Participation
Equipment Calibration
Medical Documentation
State/NRC Guidelines
Safety Handling
Tomography Proficiency
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
TARGETED NUCLEAR MEDICINE KNOWLEDGE – Has educational background and clinical experience in various aspects of Nuclear
Medicine and procedures related to this field.
EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE EXPERTISE – Committed to working with internal teams to monitor and operate equipment and
software products necessary for individual patient care and treatment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NIKA MEDICAL PLACEMENT, INC 09/2015 - PRESENT
o Perform duties and responsibilities as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, on-call position.
o Explain imaging procedures to the patient and answer their questions.
o Prepare radiopharmaceutical cold kits, quality control on equipment and keep detailed records of procedures.
o Operate a gamma camera to create images of areas in the body that aid in the diagnosis of certain diseases.
Currently working for hospitals in the New York City Area:
- MOUNT SINAI/ BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL. 09/2015 –
PRESENT
- MOUNT SINAI/ ST LUKES HOSPITAL.
01/2016 – PRESENT
WINSTON STAFFING SERVICES LLC, NEW YORK 03/2013 - PRESENT
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST, PER DIEM POSITION
o Perform all responsibilities and quality control procedures as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
o Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
o Perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation.
o Accomplish computer processing and image enhancement.
o Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
Currently working for hospitals in the New York City Area
- NYU HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES CENTER FOR CHILDREN. 08/2015 –
PRESENT
- MOUNT SINAI/ ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL. 06/2015 –
PRESENT
- NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN/ LOWER MANHATTAN HOSPITAL. 08/2014 – PRESENT
- MOUNT SINAI / BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL. 05/2014 –
PRESENT
- MOUNT SINAI / ST LUKES HOSPITAL.
01/2013 – PRESENT
AFFILIATED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., (AES), HACKENSACK, NJ 06/2006 – 08/2015
ASBESTOS HANDLER
Responsible for using methods to remove, encapsulate, enclose, or disturb friable hazardous materials.
Educated and familiar with safety procedures necessary to work in this industry.
Providing quality and efficient abatement services with goal of exceeding customer expectations.
2. CLINICAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
ST. LUKE’S – RROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER – NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT – MANHATTAN, NY
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER – NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT – BRONX, NY
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL PARK – POSITRON EMISSION & COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY/PET-CT IMAGING – BRONX, NY
Perform daily quality control, equipment calibration and assay radionuclides.
Execute various nuclear medical scans; operate nuclear medical equipment, and software.
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, assist physician in therapeutic use of radioisotopes.
Receive and inspect radiopharmaceutical packages according to State and NRC guidelines. Ensure all nuclear equipment is properly
maintained and inspected to prevent dangerous radioactive leaks.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Associate of Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY
2009-2010 Dean’s List
Basic Life Support, CPR & AED
MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS:
Society of Nuclear Medicine ▪ Member
CPR license
IV certified
ARRT ▪ Board Certified
OSHA ▪ Licensed
EQUIPMENT & SKILLED PROFICIENCIES:
Gamma Cameras - Philips Skylight, Philips Forte, Philips Vertex ADAC, Philips Brightview, GE Millennium, MG, GE Discovery, GE
Haykeye Infinia II CT, GE Haykeye Infinia III CT, GE Haykeye Infinia - 4 slice CT, Vision 1024 RZ, GE PET/CT DLS - 16 slice, GE
PET/CT DSTE - 16 slice. Microsoft – EPIC, Office/ Word/Excel/PowerPoint/AutoCAD I/Advanced-Internet and computer skills.
Fluent - English & Spanish.
