Thulasi Rajeev

AERB-certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with hands-on experience in operating advanced imaging equipment, handling and preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring strict compliance with radiation safety protocols for both patients and staff. Proficient in performing a wide range of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT scans, with strong expertise in radionuclide therapies for malignancies. Dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

PG- Clinical Posting - Kasturba Hospital - Manipal

(2024-01)

• Gained exposure to PET-CT (FDG, Gallium) and SPECT-CT (Tc-99m and I-131) imaging
• Prepared, dispensed, and administered radiopharmaceuticals under supervision
• Assisted in radionuclide therapies (I-131, Lu-177, Y-90)
• Supported patient management and post-procedure care
• Followed radiation safety protocols, regulation and documentation practices
• Participated in quality control of nuclear medicine equipment

Cyclotron Operations Exposure - Molecular Cyclotrons - Kochi, India

(2025-06 - 2025-06)

• Exposure to medical cyclotron operations and PET radiopharmaceutical production under GMP-compliant conditions
• Observed the end-to-end workflow of F-18 FDG production, from target irradiation to synthesis, QC, and batch release
• Observed automated synthesis of F-18 DOPA, including purification and formulation using column-based techniques
• Acquired insight into radiation safety practices in high-activity environments, and radiotracer logistics and dispatch

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Intern - Manipal Hospitals - Bangalore

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Performed and assisted I-131 therapies for thyrotoxicosis, thyroid carcinoma remnant ablation, and metastatic disease
• Hands on assistance in Lu-177 radionuclide therapy for neuroendocrine tumors and carcinoma prostate
• Performed Brain SPECT-CT, Gated Cardiac SPECT, and Bone SPECT-CT studies
• Hands on experience in gated myocardial perfusion SPECT (stress and rest), pharmacological stress MPI (adenosine), first-pass cardiac studies, MUGA, and Tc-99m pyrophosphate scans
• Performed renogram, gastric emptying, hepatobiliary, GI bleed, GERD, three-phase bone, and Meckel's diverticulum studies
• Hands on experience in parathyroid subtraction, thyroid imaging (Tc-99m and I-131), renal cortical imaging, lung perfusion and ventilation scans, lymphoscintigraphy, and I-131 whole-body scans
• Hands-on acquisition and patient handling for F-18 FDG, F-18 PSMA, Ga-68 PSMA, Ga-68 DOTA, Ga-68 FAPI, Ga-68 Exendin PET/CT
• Performed PET cardiac viability, cardiac sarcoidosis, and PET brain studies
• Hands-on experience in dose preparation, calibration, and intravenous administration of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, with strict adherence to radiation safety and patient care protocols

Master of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology - Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) (2024-06 - 2026-06)

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology - School of Allied Healthcare And Sciences - Jain Deemed To Be University (2021-07 - 2024-07)

Grade - 12 - Shenoy Smaraka Govt HSS (2018-06 - 2020-05)