Nuclear Med Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • Tucson, AZ

22h

About The Position

A non-exempt medical office position that performs nuclear medicine procedures used for diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of nuclear medicine and registered or registry-eligible as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Certification: Completion of Basic 12-Lead ECG and arrhythmia recognition program; BCLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience: Work requires a level knowledge of patient care methods, procedures and techniques.
• Six Months in Nuclear Cardiology Department.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, including adhering to all laws, regulations, and reporting compliance issues promptly.
• Responsible for proper operation of nuclear medicine equipment in performing various complex nuclear cardiology studies.
• Prepare, calibrate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and/or pharmaceuticals, as directed by a nuclear cardiologist who is an authorized user on the Radioactive Material License (RML).
• Prepare patients for all testing procedures.
• Monitor patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) and vital signs before, during, and after stress testing, as directed by a physician.
• Perform computer acquisition and processing of complex nuclear data and images for interpretation by nuclear cardiologists.
• Properly complete patient routing slips and charge tickets with all appropriate CPT and corresponding ICD codes.
• Observe radiation safety and OSHA guidelines; inventory, order, and maintain all departmental supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees