Shyakhah Al Salem
Alhasa,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with expertise in healthcare leadership and policy implementation, strategic planning, and KPI monitoring. Demonstrates proficiency in interdisciplinary team coordination and patient safety protocols. Skilled in CBAHI accreditation, NRRC regulations and quality improvement. Adept at data collection and analysis, legal and ethical decision-making, operational management, and quality assurance measures. Committed to advancing healthcare standards through innovative strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST I
King Abdulaziz Hospital (Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs) Alhasa
Alhasa, Saudi Arabia
2023.03 - Current
- Contributed to the establishment of the PET area as the Radiation Safety Officer of the hospital.
- Member of the Radiation and Nuclear Emergency Response Committee – National Guard Health Affairs and Actively contributed to the development of radiation emergency preparedness and response plans within the healthcare system.
- Coordinating with medical suppliers, providers and insurance companies to provide care and resources.
- Prepare and administer radioactive chemical compounds, known as radiopharmaceuticals.
- Contributed to reducing expired pharmaceutical materials used in nuclear medicine procedures by 70% through the implementation of a Just-In-Time inventory system, minimizing product waste and optimizing storage space.
- Performed daily, weekly and monthly QC on cameras and equipment
- Complied with regional and national health legislation related to healthcare service delivery.
- Applied ALARA principle during image acquisition in radiation therapy.
- Ensured adherence to radiation safety measures, protecting staff and patients.
- Supervised and trained interns.
- Delegated Radiation Safety Officer | October 2024
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (MRI)
Maternity and Children Hospital -Alhasa
Alhasa, Saudi Arabia
2021.08 - 2023.02
- Assisted in supervision of MRI unit over last 3 months.
- Supported efforts to enhance operational efficiency within the department.
- Played a key role in coordinating and scheduling around 80% of pediatric imaging cases under anesthesia from the waiting list during the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly reducing delays in care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital guidelines for MRI safety and patient confidentiality during patient data collection and imaging procedures.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
King Faisal General Hospital – Alhasa- Saudi Arabia
Alhasa, Saudi Arabia
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Positioned patients for imaging procedures and operated various equipment including x-ray, ultrasound, mammography, and dental machines.
- Implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to help reduce radiation exposure.
- Followed prescribed safety standards during all radiologic procedures-ensured staff and patient safety.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing daily schedule efficiently.
- Collaborated regularly with team members-improved department performance overall.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Saudi Electronic University
Saudi Arabia 2024.08 - 2026.05
Master of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, USABachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiology
King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaSkills
- CPHQ Course
- Healthcare Leadership & Policy Implementation
- Strategic Planning & KPI Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Financial management
- CBAHI Accreditation & Quality Improvement
- Risk Assessment and Emergency Planning
- Inventory management
- Data collection and analysis
- Legal and Ethical Decision-Making
- Operational management
- Medical ethics compliance
- Quality assurance measures
Certification
- License reclassification- Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties,2024
- Radiation Safety Officer – Radioisotope Production, NRRC 12-2023
- Radiation Safety Officer - Nuclear Gauge, NRRC, 12-2023
- Radiation Safety Officer - Nuclear Medicine, NRRC, 07-2023
- First Aid/CPR, 2022
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification, 2021
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist License, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 2021
- Radiology Technologist License, 15-L-A-0032141, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 2015
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent (verbal/written) STEP 89
Fluent
Research Activities
- Master graduation project (Comparison Between PET/MR and MRI in Grading and Monitoring Therapy Response in Glioblastoma) University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, 2020
- Bachelor graduation project (Effectiveness of natural oral contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging of the bowel) KAU, 2014 Published, Data Collector (Skin Autofluorescence Reference Study in Saudi Arabia) King Fahad Center for Medical Research and Faculty of Medicine, KAU, 2014
CONFERENCES AND SCIENTIFIC MEETING
- Participated in the Alabama Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting as a speaker " comparative study of different oral contrast materials used in MRI of the bowel " University of Alabama, USA, AL, 2020
- Participated in the 4th research day as a poster presenter " comparative study of different oral contrast materials used in MRI of the bowel ", KAIMRC , Alahssa , 2015
- Participated in the 11th applied medical sciences annual meeting as a speaker " comparative study of different oral contrast materials used in MRI of the bowel ", KAU, Jeddah ,2015
- Published the " Effectiveness of natural oral contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging of the bowel" in the Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 2015.
Timeline
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Saudi Electronic University
2024.08 - 2026.05
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST I
King Abdulaziz Hospital (Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs) Alhasa
2023.03 - Current
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (MRI)
Maternity and Children Hospital -Alhasa
2021.08 - 2023.02
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
King Faisal General Hospital – Alhasa- Saudi Arabia
2016.01 - 2017.01
Master of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiology
King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia