Marx Williamson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Accomplished Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Lead Technician at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital and Baptist Hospital Tipton, respectively. Excelled in patient care and radiopharmaceutical handling, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring staff and improving workflow, significantly boosting departmental productivity. Skilled in quality control and radiologic technology, ensuring high standards of patient safety and satisfaction. Seasoned Nuclear MEdicine Technologist with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering 30-year background to growing organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
Olive Branch, MS
09.2014 - Current
- Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
- Contributed to increased department efficiency by maintaining the cleanliness and organization of equipment and workspace.
- Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of nuclear medicine procedures and addressing concerns.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
- Conducted routine inspections of radiopharmaceuticals inventory, ensuring proper storage conditions to prevent contamination or degradation.
- Maintained detailed records of all performed scans, ensuring accuracy for future reference or comparison purposes.
- Mentored new technologists, sharing knowledge on best practices for nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Evaluated patients'' medical history prior to procedures to ensure appropriateness of requested tests and minimize risk factors associated with radiation exposure.
Lead Technician
Baptist Hospital Tipton
Tipton, TN
06.2007 - 09.2014
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Recognized as a top performer among peers due to outstanding productivity levels and commitment to excellence.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Managed PET/CT department, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MSNuclear Medicine -
Methodist University School of Radiology
Methodist UniversitySkills
- Patient Care
- Radiopharmaceutical handling
- Quality Control
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Anatomy knowledge
- Radiologic technology
Certification
- CNMT License - Number 006241
- ARRT License - Number 163722
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Lead Technician
Baptist Hospital Tipton
06.2007 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College
Nuclear Medicine -
Methodist University School of Radiology