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Nuclear Medicine Assistant (3349)

US Heart and Vascular

Lafayette, LAFull-timePosted 3w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
Lafayette, LA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active LA Nursing Licensure Or Certified Medical AssistantBLS & ACLS Certification

Job overview

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join the Cardiology Specialist of Acadiana team in Lafayette, LA, providing direct patient care, preparing consent forms, assisting with nuclear medicine and PET schedules, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient/Family EducationNuclear MedicinePatient EducationEMR DocumentationIntravenous InjectionStress Treadmill OperationOSHA PPE ComplianceInventory Management

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDActive LA Nursing Licensure or Certified Medical AssistantBLS & ACLS CertificationMinimum of 1 Year ExperienceTraining in Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Full job description

Nuclear Medicine Assistant (3349)

CSA - Building A Main - Lafayette, LA 70508

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage None

Category Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Nuclear Medicine Assistant to join our team at Cardiology Specialist of Acadiana in LaFayette, LA 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:

  • Active LA nursing licensure or 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

Why Choose Us?

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • CME allowance

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