Nuclear Medical Assistant (2242)

Nuclear Medical AssistantPima - Tucson Heart Center - Tucson, AZ 85718US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join Pima Heart and Vascular in the Tucson, AZ.ResponsibilitiesPrepares stress rooms for proceduresInterviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients' chartsPosition patients and equipmentCleans and disinfects instrumentsInventories and orders medical supplies and materialsOperates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic testSchedule patients for testsGives injections or treatmentsScreens telephone calls/emailsPreps and perform Treadmill stress tests for patientsMonitors NUC/PET schedules to maintain full schedulesStart IVs and run nuclear camerasTravel is required between clinicsOther related duties may be assignedRequirementsCompletion of a Medical Assistant program is requiredKnowledge in medical terminologyCardiac Experience is preferred but not requiredLocated in Pima county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) offer nonstop service to 20+ destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.