Nuclear Medicine Technologist– Full Time
US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Bedford, TX.
HeartPlace/US Heart and Vascular has an excellent Full-Time opportunity with benefits for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist for our Richardson HeartPlace Clinic.
General Summary:
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs all in-house nuclear tests and reports results to those affected.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Escorts patients to testing areas.
- Explains procedures to patients and obtains informed consent from patient.
- Administers all in-office nuclear tests.
- Images, processes, and formats images for physician interpretation.
- Maintains cleanliness of nuclear room.
- Documents test results to physicians and patients, as directed by physician.
- Maintains accurate inventory of radioactive materials and supplies.
- Verifies patient appointments the day before, to ensure use of isotope.
- Assists in notifying patients of special instructions prior to testing, i.e., “do not take any medication 24 hours prior to visit.”
- Escorts patients to check-out.
- Monitors consistency of test results, equipment settings, and physician involvement.
- Assists physicians as needed.
- Provides excellent customer service and the highest quality patient care.
- Follows all OSHA and other safety guidelines.
- At all times protects the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) of patients per HIPAA regulations.
- Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
- Adheres to company safety standards at all times.
- Follows other policies and procedures.
- Performs all other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Degree or appropriate certification training.
- Minimum two years cardiovascular screening experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience in nuclear thallium testing.
- ARRT and/or NMTCB registry and current Texas licensure in Nuclear Medicine.
- Current CPR certification.
- Fluently speak, read, and write English.
- Understanding of OSHA requirements in a clinical setting.
- Prior recent working experience as a Nuclear Tech is required.
- Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job which include, but are not limited to: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, transporting supplies or equipment, walking for extended periods of time, and occasionally lifting and carrying items which may weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Vision and hearing must be within or correctable to within normal range.
Sign on bonus available for well qualified applicants!
Tuition reimbursement and loan payback options.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Interested candidates should reach out to Zach Blaisdell: Zach.Blaisdell@usheartandvascular.com or text/call 256.599.4109.
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