SHAKEIRA PARSONS, BS, CNMT

OBJECTIVE: Experienced nuclear medicine technologist transitioning into a highly qualified

high school biology teacher that builds relationships with students to build their character so that
they will become successful citizens for our community.

WORK EXPERIENCE
East Laurens High School • Biology Teacher • August 2018- Present
 Teach quality biology curriculum
 Build relationships with students
 Volunteer coach with basketball
Meadows Diagnostic Center of Dublin • Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist • July 2010-
March 2018
 Performs quality control tests on nuclear medicine and computed tomography cameras,
dose calibrator and well counter
 Receives and check-in radiopharmaceutical doses
 Orders and ships high dose radiation
 Maintains radiation safety training for ancillary staff
 Updates policy and procedure manuals
 Maintains ACR accreditation
 Processes images for cardiologists and radiologists to interpret and diagnose their patients
 Implements ALARA
Trinity Hospital of Augusta • Nuclear Medicine Technologist • May 2009- July 2010
 Performed quality control tests on camera, dose calibrator and uptake probe
 Received and checked-in doses in the Optility database
 Thoroughly explained procedures to patients, colleagues, and physicians
 Processed images for cardiologists and radiologists to interpret and diagnose their
patients
Doctors Hospital of Augusta • Nuclear Medicine Technologist • August 2009- July 2010
 Scheduled patients in the Meditech database
 Thoroughly explained procedures to patients, colleagues, and physicians
 Consulted with doctors, nurses, and radiologists to assure that the patient undergoes
testing most appropriate for their situation
 Processed images for cardiologists and radiologists to interpret and diagnose their
patients

EDUCATION
 Georgia College State University, Summer 2018- Spring 2019, Masters of Arts in
Teaching, with a concentration in Secondary Education
  Medical College of Georgia, Cum Laude. Fall 2008- Spring 2010. Bachelor of Science in
Radiation Sciences, with a concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology
 Augusta State University, Fall 2005- Spring 2007

Certifications
 CNMT
 ACLS

Job Skills
 Proficient at using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
 Skillful with Pegasys (ADAC) and Xeleris processing systems and PACS.

Professional Organizations/Community Organizations

 Alpha Eta Society
 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
 Georgia Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists
 Society of Nuclear Medicine