Nuclear Medicine Technician, Cardiology Department - Las Vegas, NV

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
2+ years of clinical experience in an acute care setting with demonstrated proficiency in myocardial perfusion imaging
Experience in the set-up and maintenance of a hot lab
Knowledge of adult coronary anatomy and coronary disease processes
Ability to perform routine and emergent gated myocardial perfusion SPECT imaging
Ability to initiate and discontinue IV access for isotope injections
Demonstrated organization and team building skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or related field and/or equivalent and relevant work experience
Experience in performing MUGA imaging

Responsibilities

Receives direction operationally from the RN Manager and Cardiologist.
Gives direction and support to the Cardiology staff.
Works cooperatively with all Cardiology team members to optimize health outcomes for patients.
Supports the overall vision of the Positive Patent Experience by achieving a positive balance of healthcare, cost outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Facilitates excellent customer satisfaction while achieving department specific financial goals.
Provides direct patient care.
Produces nuclear images of the heart.
Ensures that all care meets individualized goals of the treatment plan.
Ensures standards of care are implemented and in compliance with all State and Federal regulations, standards of practice, and SMA and SHS policies and procedures.
Monitors and maintains equipment, as well as, specific departmental supply ordering responsibilities.
Coordinates daily patient flow and scheduling through the Nuclear Lab
Acquires gated myocardial perfusion SPECT images
Initiate, maintain and discontinue IV access
Processes all images for final review by the Radiologist or Cardiologist
Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual camera QC and documentation
Maintains the hot lab and ensures compliance with the Nevada Radiation Active Materials License
Assist the Radiation Safety Officer with monitoring and posting of monthly staff radiation badge readings
Educates all staff within the Cardiology practice on the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles