Description Projected Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday. 8 hours per day. To perform various duties related to nuclear stress testing. Performs patient care functions related to perfusion imaging and stress testing. JOB FUNCTIONS: • Perform functional and/or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, including processing images for physician to review. • Follow radiation safety policy and NRC/State guidelines for handling of radioactive pharmaceuticals, including but not limited to conducting daily surveys of hot lab, exam room, camera and personnel. • Perform hot lab duties: ordering, receiving, administration and disposal of all radioactive materials in accordance with NRC and state rules and regulations. • Perform random audits of NMTs image quality control and radiation safety. • Place IV and heplock for patients in states where state law does not allow the CST/CCT to perform this function • Call patients with appropriate instructions and answer any question, obtain appropriate consents prior to testing. • Perform imaging procedures in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Modify techniques as appropriate to patient conditions and situations so that optimum results are achieved. • Process clinical studies in a timely fashion for prompt results reporting. Notify physicians of abnormal test results for appropriate follow-up. • Assist in all aspects of stress testing. Monitor patient response to exercise and pharmacologic stress and provide emergency care when indicated. Monitor patients post-stress testing and advise appropriate staff of patient problems. • Trouble shoots and maintains equipment as required including appropriate calibration to ensure high quality. • Performs equipment downloads following proper office procedural guidelines and protocols. • Accurately documents patient care for medical records. • Perform other duties as needed and required to improve quality and patient satisfaction. Requirements Education: • CPR Certification • High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in health or business administration preferred. • Graduated of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program • Registration with the NMTCB or ARRT certification Experience: • Minimum one (1) year of direct experience in nuclear medicine. Equipment Operated: • Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Work Environment: • Position in a well lighted office environment. Frequent contract with a variety of people. Physical Requirements: • Involves sitting approximately 80 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder. Some bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Safety: • All employees are responsible for complying with safe and healthful work practices as outlined in the Company's Employee Safety and Injury and Illness Prevention Program and policies and procedures specific to their department needs.