Cardiac Exercise Techinican (2528)

US Heart & Vascular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular is seeking a full-time position for a role in Nuclear Medicine in Houston, TX. Responsibilities include assisting with PET CT testing, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring sterile environments. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree and knowledge in medical terminology, with IV/phlebotomy certification required.

The role requires excellent communication skills, ability to measure vital signs, and readiness to operate EKG equipment. Join a dedicated team focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to start IV's or learn within two weeks of date of hire via provided training.
• Ability to recognize significant changes in EKG's or learn within two weeks of date of hire via provided training.
• Cardiac Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with PET CT and Nuclear Medicine testing.
• Prepares stress rooms and equipment for procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and workplace environment.
• Invests and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Prepares patient charts and required documentation.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Positions patients and equipment.
• Uses aseptic techniques to start patient IV.
• Prepares patients for EKG's.
• Operates electrocardiograph, treadmill, and other equipment.
• Monitors patient EKG's continuously for significant changes.
• Data entry of Nuclear Stress Test information into eCW.
• Screens telephone calls for Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Returns patient phone calls for timely communications.
• Monitors Nuclear Medicine Department schedules.
• Contacts patients to confirm appointments and advises of restrictions.
• Provides detailed notes on patient accounts.

Skills

Knowledge in medical terminology

CCT, CET Certification or IV/phlebotomy experience

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Details
Location: HCVA - Museo 8th Floor Main – Houston, TX 77004
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Associates Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Other Positions

Responsibilities

• Assists with PET CT and Nuclear Medicine testing.
• Prepares stress rooms and equipment for procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and workplace environment to present a sterile environment for each patient.
• Invests and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Prepares patient charts and required documentation to include Patient History and pertinent Patient Medications, Patient Consent, Patient Pregnancy Questionnaire, Nuclear Stress Electrocardiogram Reports.
• Interview patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
• Positions patients and equipment.
• Uses aseptic techniques to start patient IV and flush with saline for patency testing.
• Prepares patients for EKG’s with electrodes and shaving/exfoliation as necessary.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, blood pressure machines, stethoscopes and other equipment to aid in administration of Nuclear Stress Tests.
• Monitors patient EKG’s continuously for significant changes and immediately notifies Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Physician with concerns.
• Data entry of Nuclear Stress Test information into eCW and creation of reporting for Physicians prior to Physician Interpretation of exam.
• Screens telephone calls for Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Returns patient phone calls for Nuclear Medicine Department in a timely manner.
• Monitors Nuclear Medicine Department schedules and proactively works to fill the schedule.
• Contacts patients to confirm appointments, stop medications, food intake and caffeine, and advise of other restrictions 24-48hrs in advance of the scheduled appointment.
• When calling to confirm appointments, notifies patient of the amount they will be expected to pay at appointment.
• Provides detailed notes on patient accounts and charts as appropriate regarding appointment communications, physical conditions, symptoms experienced and patient concerns.
• Travel required.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge in medical terminology.
• CCT, CET Certification or IV/phlebotomy experience is required.
• Ability to start IV’s or learn within two weeks of date of hire via provided training.
• Ability to recognize significant changes in EKG’s or learn within two weeks of date of hire via provided training.
• Cardiac Experience preferred but not required.