Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist
Pima Heart and Vascular - Tucson, AZ
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Lead Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results
· Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculate doses, and administers doses, under direction of Physician
· Performs diagnostic exams including Cardiac PET studies on patients as prescribed by physician, including treadmill supervision, and starting IVs.
· Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors
· Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials
· Maintains quality control of all equipment
· Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
· Attends required meetings
· Performs related work as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
· Must be experienced and work independently in a very busy private cardiology practice setting
Requirements
· Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
· Must be registered with ARRT or NMTCB
· 2 years of experience
· BLS/CPR Certification
Interested candidates should reach out to Wendy Parker: wendy.parker@usheartandvascular.com or text/call 919-210-8946.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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