Description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

This position is responsible for performing various professional and administrative duties related to nuclear medicine stress testing under the direct supervision of site physician including but not limited to: patient preparation, administration of exercise and pharmacological stress tests, and application of ACLS measures to patients when directed. Activities not performed at the physician site are supervised by the Area Operations Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function proficiently.

• Preparation of patient for stress testing procedure, including patient interviews, obtaining medical history, obtaining patient consent and signatures, and providing patient education related to nuclear imaging procedure including risks and possible complications.
• Assess patient's blood pressure, pulse, respiration, lung sounds, and establish Peripheral Intravenous (IV) access.
• Set up and monitor patient through 12 lead EKG stress testing including application of 12 lead EKG monitor pads and application leads. EKG Rhythm identification and interpretation.
• Preparation of pharmacological stress agents, dose calculation and administration.
• Under the direct supervision of the site physician, application of ACLS algorithms if patients experience heart issues or cardiac arrest during the procedure including administration f resuscitation, pharmacological agents, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway placement and suctioning.
• Driving the company van to transport imaging equipment and following Radiation Safety and Department of Transportation regulations for purpose of transporting equipment, medical supplies, radioactive material and staff to customer site.
• Preparation and tear down of mobile operations at customer site including preparing and inventorying pharmaceutical and medical supplies brought to customer site, assisting in loading/unloading of equipment in/out of van, set up/tear down of DIS equipment in customer site, and disposal of DIS medical waste.
• Completion of daily paperwork at customer site including obtaining physician signature(s), photocopying and faxing.
• Complying with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety and environmental standards.
• Enhancing professional growth and development through participation in continuing education courses, education programs, and maintaining of required licenses and certifications.
• Assist the Business Director in handling anyissues that ariseat customer sites
• Along with Business Directors, manage hub records and filing according to state and other regulatory agency guidelines, including patient medical records, billing records and customer schedules.
• Assist the Corporate Fleet Manager and/or regional administrative staff with fleet management activities including coordinating scheduled maintenance, repairs, annual registration renewals and reporting any vehicle damage.
• Maintain non-nuclear medical supplies and equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Ordering and receiving non-radioactive pharmaceuticals andensuring their safe and compliant storage
  • Completing monthly inventory reports
  • Maintaining hub defibrillators, ensuring scheduled maintenance is completed and batteries checked
  • Ensuring crash cart(s)/medical supply cart(s) are stocked, inventoried and non-radioactive pharmaceutical expiration dates are monitored including the disposal of expired non-radioactive pharmaceuticals and responding to any drug recalls as per established procedures.
• In cooperation with the Business Director, participate in the training and mentoring of new CST employees
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and customers in order to provide the best customer service and patient care.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed at testing centers, hospitals, clinics and/or physician office setting with moderate to high patient volume. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Technician must drive the company van to and from the testing facility in all weather conditions. Travel may be extensive.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• On a routine basis, must be able to stand for long periods of time, including walking, stooping, turning and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Required to push/pull 800 lbs of medical equipment in and out of a van and multiple medical facilities, tight quarters and elevators.
• Intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:

There is limited radiation exposure during nuclear medicine procedures when proper protocol is followed. Performance of clinical job duties has a reasonably anticipated risk factor of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens or other infectious materials. Employees are required to use protective equipment.

OCCUPATIONAL ACCOMODATIONS STATEMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an emergency care setting with experience responding to emergent cardiac and pulmonary events (i.e. critical care setting, emergency room setting or emergency medical services setting).
• Experience and competency in starting IVs, placing EKG leads and interpreting EKG rhythms.
• Current Certification, Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field, continuing education credits or licensure showingknowledge and skills related to emergencycare or paramedicine required.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and CPR certification required.
• Experience with PCs, laser-jet printers, scanners, fax machines, email systems and common office machines.
• Knowledge of Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Dedicated to providing and maintaining outstanding customer service to customers and patients while gaining their trust and respect.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in all areas.
• Ability to react in an emergency assessing the situation and determining the best course of action or care for the patient using a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; application of BLS measures in case of emergency if physician is not present, and application of ACLS algorithms in such cases if physician is providing direct supervision.
• Able to work independently in high pressure situations.