Nuclear Medical Assistant (2242)

Nuclear Medical Assistant (2242)

Pima - Tucson Heart Center - Tucson, AZ 85718

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/GED Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join Pima Heart and Vascular in the Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares stress rooms for procedures
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients' charts
• Position patients and equipment
• Cleans and disinfects instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test
• Schedule patients for tests
• Gives injections or treatments
• Screens telephone calls/emails
• Preps and perform Treadmill stress tests for patients
• Monitors NUC/PET schedules to maintain full schedules
• Start IVs and run nuclear cameras
• Travel is required between clinics
• Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

About Tucson, AZ:

Located 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.