Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

**Summary** The Specials Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care in the Specials department and throughout the organization. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned. * Adheres to Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. * Exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. * Must exhibit courteous communication skills and ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties. * Works as a member of a quality team to continuously improve work quality. * Confirms patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients. **Summary of Essential Job Functions** * Follows protocols and procedures meeting department standards. * Works closely with the radiology nurse and radiologists performing interventional procedures and angiograms. * Utilizes assigned functions with the Radiology Information System to complete paperwork and to document contrast media reactions. * Reviews patients' charts for confirmation of physician's orders and follows written or/and verbal protocols and instructions. * Communicates equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to appropriate supervisor. * Utilizes hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, or credits. * Educates patient and family regarding exam, treatment, and outcome. * Practices radiation safety according to department policies. * Follows NRG and State regulations for radiation safety and keeps exposure "ALARA." * Performs visual preventative safety inspections and reports dangerous department or equipment conditions to appropriate personnel. * Presents self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette. * Demonstrates commitment to flexibility in schedule when necessary to ensure patient care. * Uses schedule to maximum efficiency, maintains patient flow, and scheduling add-ons. * Attends required meetings and in-services. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Supervisory Responsibilities** **Reports to:** Radiology Supervisor, though may be assigned work from Radiologist, Department Director, and Clinical Coordinator. **Supervises:** None **Responsibilities:** N/A **Education and Experience:** **Experience:** 2+ years preferred, but will accept new graduates who are able to achieve proficiency within three months. **Minimum Required Education:** Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology. **Experience:** Previous experience as a registered technologist. Preferred Cardiac Cath experience and/or willingness to cross train for shared lab. **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:** ARRT Registered. BLS Certification required within 6 months. ACLS Certification required within 6 months. Must have ability to achieve proficiency in job within three months.