Medical Assistant (2934)
US Heart & Vascular•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Temporary Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join our team at Orion Medical in Houston TX. Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to its appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all.
Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS & ACLS certification
- Minimum of 1 year experience
- Previous professional training to perform intravenous injections.
Nice To Haves
- Training in nuclear medicine procedures is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Treats all patients with dignity, respect and preserves patient privacy; provides direct patient care.
- Prepares consent forms and assists with patients on both nuclear medicine and PET daily schedules.
- Provides patient education on procedure to be performed; obtains informed consent.
- Carries out physician’s orders; assists with various aspects of the nuclear medicine examination, including IV injection and stress treadmill operation.
- Documents EMR timely of each examination.
- Assists with patient scheduling; ensures proper insurance authorization obtained prior to performance of exam.
- Adheres to OSHA PPE & company safety guidelines in providing patient care; maintains clean exam rooms and equipment.
- Performs nursing function and other duties outside of department in absence of patient exams.
- Maintains and re-stocks clinical supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of inventory for purchasing.
- Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
