Meaningful Careers.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join Pima Heart and Vascular in the Tucson, AZ.

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
• Schedule patients for tests
• Gives injections or treatments
• Screens telephone calls/emails
• Preps and perform Treadmill stress tests for patients
• Monitors NUC/PET schedules to maintain full schedules
• Start IVs and run nuclear cameras
• Travel is required between clinics
• Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required

About Tucson, AZ:

Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine. It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with great hiking, biking, and national parks. The cost of living is lower than in other Arizona cities, and the arts, dining, and community scene are vibrant.