Cardiac Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cardiac Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Job Description
Overview
CHI Memorial a member of CommonSpirit is an award-winning not-for-profit faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer cardiac neuroscience stroke and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report PINC AI CMS Healthgrades Leapfrog and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Responsibilities
Cardiac Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologist
1st Shift Monday- Friday
The Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs departmental Nuclear and PET/CT examinations assiststhe radiologist during procedures and produces high quality images. The technologist follows the standards established by the radiologist and such state local and federal standards which may apply.
Serves the following age specific patient populations: pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics.
- Uses two patient identifiers
- Compares doctors order to requisition for accuracy
- Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image
- Calculates prepares and administers proper patient dose and correct radiopharmaceutical accordingto dept. standard.
- Properly disposes of radioactive waste contaminated lines and spent radiopharmaceuticals
- Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
- Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
- Assesses the doctors order and the patients diagnosis to determine optimal images.
- Assesses patients condition comfort and safety during procedures.
- Observes and reports to physician any change in patients condition during the procedure.
- Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers physicians and other departments.
- Uses all diagnostic computer and communication equipment within safe limits.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Registered/registry eligible in Nuclear Medicine
Must be registered within 3 months of hiring
AHA BLS
Employment Type
Unclear
