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Job Description
Join the country’s leading Cardiac PET provider! Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII) is looking for talented and ambitious professionals to join our dynamic team and improve patient outcomes across the nation.
Despite heart disease being the leading cause of death in the US, most physicians and patients do not have access to the leading technology in Cardiology. At CII, our mission is to create a more accessible healthcare system by enabling all physicians to treat their patients with the most advanced technology – all from the comfort of their own practice. Our innovative team drives this mission forward each and every day with our Mobile and Fixed Cardiac PET Solutions. As we continue to grow, we currently have a tremendous opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist who is up for the challenge.
Summary/Objective:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, administers and measures radioactive isotopes in diagnostic cardiac studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for preparing stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculating doses to be administered by cardiologists.
Essential Functions:
- Administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect or treat cardiac related diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a cardiologist.
- Calculates, measures and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician’s prescription.
- Ensures and maintains quality control in regard to patient care and equipment usage.
- Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment, meters, and/or cameras, log into system, follow appropriate procedures for addressing and documenting issues.
- Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment; send out for calibration as needed
- Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
- Processes cardiac function studies, using computer.
- Prepares radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
- Records and processes results of procedures.
- Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
- Complete system/document backup at end of each scan day
- Document monthly supply inventory and submit to Corporate
- Meet with RSO quarterly
- Inventory and submit supply lists in a timely manner
- Communicates all issues to provider, Supervisor, and Corporate Office
- Ensure mobile unit is clean and orderly; all staff is appropriately attired and wearing personal dosimeter(s)
- Ensure all signage, licenses, Chemtrec, and ACR related documentation is up to date, received, signed and/or filed; ensure all paperwork is printed and available for monthly inspections
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Benefits:
We believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Cardiac Imaging believes that its dedicated employees are its most valuable resource. Employees at Cardiac Imaging are provided with a professional and comfortable work environment, along with a generous benefit package.
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Parental Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
- Voluntary Accident
- 401(k)
- Career Growth and opportunities for advancement
Cardiac Imaging is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Cardiac Imaging is a drug-free workplace and uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Employer reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, training, certifications, or seniority
Salary : $65 - $75