Careers with US Heart and Vascular
Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist
Houston, TX – Full Time
US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to join our team in Houston, TX.
Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist
Houston Cardiovascular Associates is adding to the team and in search of PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Houston, TX.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results
- Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculate doses, and administers doses, under direction of Physician
- Performs diagnostic exams including Cardiac PET studies on patients as prescribed by physician, including treadmill supervision and starting IVs.
- Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors
- Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials
- Maintains quality control of all equipment
- Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
- Attends required meetings
- Performs related work as required
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
- PRN – One or two days a week
Please email Wendy Parker at wendy.parker@usheartandvascular.com or call 919-210-8946.