Nuclear Medicine Tech w / CT Certification

At Clinical Associates , we make being healthy easier. With a focus on preventive health, we connect our patients to a seamless system of integrated medical care which includes in-house specialists from cardiology to podiatry. We offer the conveniences of Nuclear Stress Testing and Cardiac PET Imaging at our facilities. We have been serving the community for more than 50 years.

We are seeking to add an experienced Nuclear Medicine Tech with CT Certification to join our Cardiology team! Our ideal candidate must be willing to work in a team environment and provide excellent care and service to our patients. Travel between our Towson (off Beltway Exit 27) and Pikesville (off Beltway Exit 20) offices is required.

Day Shift : 30-32 hours per week

Salary is commensurate with experience

The Nuclear Medicine Tech performs diagnostic procedures to assist our team of Cardiologists, while adhering to all radiation safety policies. The Nuclear Medicine Tech functions as a liaison between the patient and physician, efficiently coordinating and utilizing available resources so as to promote compliance with the company's highest standards for quality patient care and service.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is responsible for providing a positive, supportive, nurturing, yet professional experience. The Nuclear Medicine Tech will perform services up to and including triaging patient calls, assisting with an office visit or diagnostic procedure, and providing follow up information for patients and their families or caregivers.

The Nuclear Medicine Tech job duties are executed following established company procedures and etiquette standards :

PATIENT SERVICE :

• Interviews patient for history and logs vital signs as directed by practitioner.
• Administers radio-pharmaceuticals to patients by I.V. injection.
• Maintains compliance with radiation safety policies and documentation requirements for receipt, disposal, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explains procedures to the patients.
• Uses gamma camera to perform cardiac imaging.
• Communicates patient status and information to the appropriate physician.
• Identifies and assures quality control measures for imaging and surveying equipment, dose calibrators and radiation safety monitors recording results.
• Verifies scan quality and performs computer image and data processing.
• Calculates quantity of radiopharmaceutical activity and volume to be administered following prescribed procedures.
• Assists with the administrator of diagnostic tests including but not limited to : ETT stress test and EKG.
• Checks the defibrillator to ensure it is in good working condition at all times.
• Triages patient inquiries : assesses message content, obtains additional information as needed, presents to practitioner and responds as directed.
• Recognizes and responds to emergent or urgent situations.
• Reviews patient charts for accuracy of filing.
• Maintains office quality assurance logs as requested.
• Maintains OSHA and HIPAA standards.

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Benefits

Clinical Associates is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.