Nuclear Cardiology Tech: Stress Test Specialist

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Cardiovascular Stress Test Technician to perform exercise and pharmacologic stress tests for nuclear cardiology procedures. You will work with and around radioactive materials and administer medications under physician supervision.

Education: HS/GED required; college coursework in medical/science fields preferred. Certifications such as CCT, LPN, or EMT II are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; college coursework preferred in medical or science fields.
• CCT, LPN, or EMT II preferred.
• BCLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• One year cardiology experience preferred; 12-lead ECG and/or stress testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs exercise and pharmacologic stress tests for nuclear cardiology procedures.
• Works with and around radioactive materials.
• Administers medications as prescribed under physician supervision (e.g., adenosine, dobutamine, regadenoson, atropine, aminophylline, nitroglycerin, metoclopramide, saline).

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced work

Attention to accuracy

Education

HS / GED

College coursework (medical/ sciences)

Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

LPN

EMT II

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Cardiovascular Stress Test Technician to perform exercise and pharmacologic stress tests for nuclear cardiology procedures. You will work with and around radioactive materials and administer medications under physician supervision.

Education: HS/GED required; college coursework in medical/science fields preferred. Certifications such as CCT, LPN, or EMT II are preferred.