NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECH - EAST VALLEY

Tri-City Cardiology Consultants Pc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Holiday Pay

Annual Movie Night

Years of Service Awards

Four ten hour shifts

Reward & Recognition Program

Job summary

Tri-City Cardiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to safely conduct nuclear testing in a controlled environment, following ICANL and ARRA guidelines.

Responsibilities include QC of equipment, handling radiopharmaceuticals, and monitoring patients during procedures. Travel between Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and San Tan Valley is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Completion of Nuclear Medicine Program.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification required.
• 6 months related experience and/or training.
• Current BLS certification (must be obtained in 90 days if not current).

Responsibilities

• Performs regular quality control of nuclear equipment, nuclear camera and dose calibrator per ICANL protocols.
• Checks in pharmaceuticals, fill saline syringes for daily use and ensure proper disposal of red contaminate bags and sharps container per OSHA requirements.
• Survey all incoming shipments of radiopharmaceuticals & Kits per ARRA and ICANL guidelines.
• Ensure proper placement of IVs for testing. Verify, per physician orders, medication to be administrated.
• Performs various modalities of nuclear testing acquiring proper images per testing protocols and per physician order and ICANL Policies.
• Monitors patients for physiologic symptoms during testing and reports to supervising physician as needed.
• Closely monitor the week’s schedule. Continue to inform the physician of schedule changes. Reschedule patient appointments as soon as notified of department changes.

Skills

Quality control

Nuclear equipment

Dose calibrator

Pharmaceutical handling

Patient monitoring

Education

Nuclear Medicine Program

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Main - Mesa, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, If you are seeking to join a stable and established organization with high employee and patient satisfaction ratings, then Tri-City Cardiology is for you! Tri-City Cardiology has been serving the healthcare needs of the East Valley for over 40 years.

We are searching for a customer service oriented professional to join our dynamic NUCLEAR MED TECH team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment for a company that truly cares about the service provided to their patients and putting quality care first, this may be an ideal position for you!

Position Location: East Valley

Travel: required between Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler and San Tan Valley

Schedule: 7-5:30pm, 4x10 hr shifts; Voluntary Saturday clinics available

Pay Rate: $45.00 - $55.00 / hr

TCC PERKS!!!

• Immediate Holiday Pay
• Annual Movie Night – invite your family too!
• Years of Service Awards
• Four ten hour shifts
• Reward & Recognition Program!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position safely conducts nuclear testing, per ICANL and ARRA Guidelines in a controlled environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs regular quality control of nuclear equipment, nuclear camera and dose calibrator per ICANL protocols.
• Checks in pharmaceuticals, fill saline syringes for daily use and ensure proper disposal of red contaminate bags and sharps container per OSHA requirements.
• Survey all incoming shipments of radiopharmaceuticals & Kits per ARRA and ICANL guidelines.
• Ensure proper placement of IVs for testing. Verify, per physician orders, medication to be administrated.
• Performs various modalities of nuclear testing acquiring proper images per testing protocols and per physician order and ICANL Policies.
• Monitors patients for physiologic symptoms during testing and reports to supervising physician as needed.
• Closely monitor the week’s schedule. Continue to inform the physician of schedule changes. Reschedule patient appointments as soon as notified of department changes.
• Assists with ICANL quality assurance monitoring and reporting for accreditation requirements.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This position is a safety-sensitive position in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-493 (9).

TRAVEL

Local travel to other Tri City Cardiology locations is required during the business day.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Nuclear Medicine Program.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification required.
• 6 months related experience and/or training.
• Current BLS certification (must be obtained in 90 days if not current)

Total Rewards Package

• Competitive wages
• Monday-Friday work schedules
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage (1st of the month following hire)*
• 401(k) retirement plan*
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays*
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance*
• Supplemental Insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program

*Available for full-time, regular employees of Tri-City Cardiology after meeting certain eligibility requirements

Tri-City Cardiology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal employment opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

For more information about career opportunities with Tri-City Cardiology, please visit our website: www.tricitycardiology.com

About Tri-City Cardiology

At Tri-City Cardiology, patient satisfaction is a top priority. Our team of physicians and staff are dedicated to providing high quality care and outstanding patient service so that every encounter is a positive experience! To maintain the highest degree of patient confidence, the practice relies on the Press Ganey system for scoring patient satisfaction.

Each of our board-certified physicians are dedicated to bringing only the best cardiovascular care to their patients based on clinical guidelines established by their specialty boards and fellowship programs. Each one is a leader in his or her field of specialty, many earning the distinction of Top Doctor recognition by Phoenix Magazine since the practice was established in 1979. As graduates from some of the nations leading medical schools and fellowship programs, the Tri-City Cardiology team of physicians enjoys a national reputation for excellence and achievement.

Tri-City Cardiology has a vision To be among the best providers of cardiovascular care in the entire country and be a place where employees want to work, patients want to receive care and physicians want to practice.

Consistent with our vision, we constantly strive to improve our employee satisfaction. Tri-City Cardiology has been voted a Top Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal. Annual employee satisfaction surveys are conducted to obtain feedback on how we can continue to make Tri-City Cardiology the best place to work.