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Nuclear Medicine Assistant

US Heart and Vascular

US Heart and Vascular

Tucson, AZ, USA
Posted on Feb 27, 2025

Us Heart and Vascular is in need of a Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join PIMA Heart and Vascular in the Tuscon, AZ.

Main Function: Assists with procedures performed on patients under the direction of a physician according to department protocol.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares stress rooms for procedures
  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
  • Position patients and equipment
  • Cleans and disinfects instruments
  • Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
  • Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test and schedule patients for tests
  • Gives injections or treatments
  • Screens telephone calls/emails
  • Preps and perform Treadmill stress tests for patients.
  • Returns patient phone calls
  • Monitors NUC/PET schedules to maintain full schedules
  • Start IVs and run nuclear cameras
  • Travel required
  • Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
  • Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements:

  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program
  • Knowledge in medical terminology
  • Ability to effectively communicate
  • Cardiac Experience Preferred

About the Community:

Located in PIMA county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) offer nonstop service to 20+ destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.