NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECH

TRI-CITY CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS PC•Mesa, AZ

11d•$35 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

This position safely conducts nuclear testing, per ICANL and ARRA Guidelines in a controlled environment. This position is a safety-sensitive position in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-493 (9). Local travel to other Tri City Cardiology locations is required during the business day.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of Nuclear Medicine Program.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification required.
6 months related experience and/or training.
Current BLS certification (must be obtained in 90 days if not current)

Responsibilities

Performs regular quality control of nuclear equipment, nuclear camera and dose calibrator per ICANL protocols.
Checks in pharmaceuticals, fill saline syringes for daily use and ensure proper disposal of red contaminate bags and sharps container per OSHA requirements.
Survey all incoming shipments of radiopharmaceuticals & Kits per ARRA and ICANL guidelines.
Ensure proper placement of IVs for testing.
Verify, per physician orders, medication to be administrated.
Performs various modalities of nuclear testing acquiring proper images per testing protocols and per physician order and ICANL Policies.
Monitors patients for physiologic symptoms during testing and reports to supervising physician as needed.
Closely monitor the week’s schedule.
Continue to inform the physician of schedule changes.
Reschedule patient appointments as soon as notified of department changes.
Assists with ICANL quality assurance monitoring and reporting for accreditation requirements.