Clemency Hardcastle-Annan

Perform 12–18 SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT studies daily across oncology, cardiology, and bone protocols Prepare and assay radiopharmaceuticals (Tc-99m, F-18 FDG, I-123, Ga-68) with zero dose misadministrations over 36 consecutive months Lead daily flood QC, uniformity checks, and energy peaking on two SPECT cameras and one PET/CT; cut camera downtime 22% via proactive service tickets Educate 8–10 patients/day on procedure, hydration, and post-exam radiation precautions; raised Press Ganey imaging satisfaction scores from 86% to 94% Train 3 new hires on hot lab workflows, spill response, and package receipt/survey under RSO oversight

Ran cardiac stress MPI and bone scan panels for referring cardiologists and oncologists; average turnaround report-ready images under 45 minutes Managed hot lab inventory, decay logs, and wipe tests; passed 6 consecutive state radiation inspections with no findings Collaborated with radiologists on protocol optimization that reduced average injected activity 15% while preserving diagnostic quality Documented all studies in RIS/PACS; maintained 99.6% accession accuracy across 4,200+ exams Supported after-hours on-call coverage for inpatient bleed and lung V/Q studies

Assisted senior technologists with patient prep, IV access, and camera setup for 40+ study types Completed competencies in radiopharmacy receipt, dose drawing, and contamination surveys Built reference binders for PET oncology protocols used by the student cohort Shadowed RSO on quarterly audits and sealed-source inventory

Clinical rotations: UT Medical Center, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Coursework in radiopharmacy, radiation physics, instrumentation QC, and cross-sectional anatomy.

Attend SNMMI Southeastern Chapter meetings and continuing-education sessions on PET/CT and theranostics.

Volunteered at Oak Ridge community health fairs performing blood pressure and BMI screenings and referring residents to follow-up care.