US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Temporary Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join our team at Orion Medical in Houston TX

Responsibilities:
• Treats all patients with dignity, respect and preserves patient privacy; provides direct patient care.
• Prepares consent forms and assists with patients on both nuclear medicine and PET daily schedules.
• Provides patient education on procedure to be performed; obtains informed consent.
• Carries out physician’s orders; assists with various aspects of the nuclear medicine examination, including IV injection and stress treadmill operation.
• Documents EMR timely of each examination.
• Assists with patient scheduling; ensures proper insurance authorization obtained prior to performance of exam.
• Adheres to OSHA PPE & company safety guidelines in providing patient care; maintains clean exam rooms and equipment.
• Performs nursing function and other duties outside of department in absence of patient exams.
• Maintains and re-stocks clinical supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of inventory for purchasing.
• Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.

Requirements:
• Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS & ACLS certification
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Previous professional training to perform intravenous injections.
• Training in nuclear medicine procedures is preferred but not required

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