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:

Work Location: In person

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