What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Tech position at Heart and Vascular Care Inc?
We are hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for an exciting opportunity to join our growing team!
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k, PTO, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and holiday pay.
Monday-Friday with hours typically being 8AM - 5PM. No nights/call/weekends/major holidays.
In addition to your usual nuclear medicine responsibilities, this position will also provide the opportunity to perform cardiac PET stress tests, on a bi-weekly basis. Previous experience in cardiac PET is not required, we are willing to train!
Duties may include but not limited to:
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patient and answer questions/concerns related to procedure.
- Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received and used following physician's prescription.
- Start patient IV’s and administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physician.
- Interpret EKG results.
- Maintain patient safety standards while patient is undergoing procedure.
- Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
- Perform/process cardiac function studies (i.e. myocardial perfusion imaging, viability imaging, and cardiac amyloidosis imaging)
- Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of NMIS (nuclear medicine information system)
Requirements:
- Dependable team player is a must.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to recognize and respond to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
- Must be certified in ARRT(N) or CNMT and hold an active BLS.
- Always provide exceptional patient care & etiquette
- Flexibility in schedule and location. Schedule may occasionally be 7AM-4PM, and travel is sporadically required for coverage at other locations (Johns Creek/Canton/Woodstock)
- Experience is preferred, however new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Heart and Vascular Care is a cardiology practice that places a priority on compassionate patient care and service. In our team-based and family-oriented setting, we strive to set a new bar for patient healthcare through a modern, friendly, and thoughtful approach.
Come be a part of our growing team. Apply and someone will be in touch!
