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James Ellis

Windsor

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technologist with extensive experience at Banner Health, skilled in radiopharmaceutical handling and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient cooperation and safety through effective communication and clinical collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics in all imaging procedures.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Banner Health
Greely
04.2025 - Current
  • Administered radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures.
  • Operated and maintained advanced imaging equipment for patient examinations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging protocols.
  • Monitored patient conditions during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Educated patients on procedures and answered their questions effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards and radiation protection guidelines.

Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Heart and Vascular Care Inc.
Cumming
07.2019 - 04.2025
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Operated advanced nuclear medicine imaging equipment for patient diagnostics.
  • Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.

Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Northeast Georgia Medical Center
07.2006 - 07.2019
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.

Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Berkeley Family Family Practice
09.2004 - 07.2006

Oversaw the installation and startup of Nuclear Medicine Services at the family practice office to include both general and and cardiology services.

Oversaw the daily operation of clinic to include all fiscal and logistical responsibilities.

Hospital Corpsman/Nuclear Medicine Technologist

United States Naval Service
09.1984 - 09.2004

Served in the Navy for 20 years until my retirement in 2004.

In my 20 year career I served 2 years aboard a Ballistic Missile Submarine and 15 years as a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

at Charleston Naval Hospital. Responsibilities included daily operation of the clinic and Radiation Safety program maintenance.

Education

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology

Naval School of Health Sciences
Portsmouth, VA
08.1991

High School Diploma -

North Hall High School
Gainesville, GA
05.1982

Skills

  • Radiopharmaceutical handling
  • PACS System Proficiency
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Safety
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Effective communication
  • Camera calibration
  • Clinical collaboration

Certification

• Certified, Nuclear Medicine Technologist ARRT - AUG 2026

• CPR certified 07/2026

Timeline

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Banner Health
04.2025 - Current

Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Heart and Vascular Care Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2025

Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Northeast Georgia Medical Center
07.2006 - 07.2019

Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Berkeley Family Family Practice
09.2004 - 07.2006

Hospital Corpsman/Nuclear Medicine Technologist

United States Naval Service
09.1984 - 09.2004

Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology

Naval School of Health Sciences

High School Diploma -

North Hall High School
James Ellis