Careers with US Heart and Vascular
Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist
Bedford, TX – Full-Time
US Heart and Vascular is looking for a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to join our team in Bedford, TX.
HeartPlace is adding to the team and in search of two full time Nuclear Medicine Technologists/PET Technologists to join the team as both stationary and mobile positions are available.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Explains procedures to patients, medical history and obtains informed consent from patient.
- Administer all in-office Nuclear Medicine PET/CT test
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals as required
- Images, processes, and formats images for radiologist and/or physician interpretation.
- Starts electrocardiograph and records data, patient’s indications, and measurements of blood pressure.
- Informs physician of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram.
- Documents test results to physicians and patients, as directed by the physician.
- Monitors consistency of test results, equipment settings, and physician involvement.
- Assist in troubleshooting and coordinating repairs for all computer tomography testing equipment including but not limited to imaging cameras, heart gating systems, and power injectors.
- Assist in the implementation of departmental policy and procedures.
- Assists physicians as needed.
- Provides excellent customer service and the highest quality patient care.
- Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Must be experienced and work independently in a very busy private cardiology practice setting
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
- Must be registered with ARRT or NMTCB
- 2 years of experience
- BLS/CPR Certification
Employment type
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday
Please email Wendy Parker at wendy.parker@usheartandvascular.com or call 919-210-8946.