Nuclear Medicine Technologist

TEXAS INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY, P. A.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The Texas Institute of Cardiology is seeking a Part-time/contract Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in McKinney, TX. The role is 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and duties include preparing patients for stress tests and performing MPI studies.

Responsibilities include administering radiopharmaceuticals, monitoring ECG during stress tests, operating gamma cameras and related equipment, and ensuring quality control and safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• AR RT or NMTCB licensure required.
• 1+ year experience in Nuclear stress tests/Myocardial Perfusion Imaging preferred.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear stress tests and MPI studies.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and administer to patients.
• Prep patients for stress tests and monitor ECG during testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

IV administration

ECG monitoring

Nuclear stress tests

MPI studies

Education

ARRT or NMTCB licensure

Tools

IS2 gamma camera

GE Case treadmill system

eClinical Works EMR

Job description

The Texas Institute of Cardiology is looking to hire a Part-time/contract nuclear medicine technologist with flexible schedule.

• At least 1 year experience performing Nuclear stress tests/Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.
• ARRT or NMTCB licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.
• Excellent communication skills and compassionate patient care provider.
• Ability to thoroughly explain imaging procedure to patient and answer any questions or concerns regarding study in a clear/concise manner.
• Follow all OSHA and radiation safety procedures.
• Manage hot lab and ensure dose calibrator, well counter, and any other necessary equipment is functioning properly prior to patient arrival.
• Perform all necessary QC on gamma camera.
• Proficiency in IV administration.
• Order appropriate radiopharmaceuticals & administer to patients upon arrival.
• Prep patients for stress tests and perform ECG/EKG monitoring during stress test.
• Ability to detect arrhythmias and ECG/EKG changes during stress test and respond appropriately.
• Experience performing Exercise and Pharmaceutical stress tests.
• Monitor patients during stress test for adverse drug reactions and administer. appropriate medication under physician's direction.
• Ability to thoroughly complete MPI studies in a timely fashion.
• Experience with operating appropriate equipment, such as but not limited to, IS2 pulse Gamma Camera and GE Case treadmill system.
• eClinical Works EMR experience preferred.

Job Type:

Part-time.

Schedule

• Flexible up to 20hrs per week.

Work Location:

One location