Cardiac Stress Technician

$10,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

About the role

Diagnostic Imaging Solutions (DIS), a subsidiary of Catalyst MedTech, is the nationwide leader in mobile nuclear cardiology with a unique, direct-to-point-of-service healthcare model. This role offers a consistent schedule with no nights, weekends, holiday shifts, or on-call requirements. You will work independently, travel to client sites, and enjoy competitive pay and benefits.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, daylight shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for cardiac stress testing procedures.
• Assess patient vital signs.
• Establish I.V. access using aseptic technique.
• Set up and monitor patients through treadmill and pharmacologic stress testing, including application and monitoring of 12-lead EKG and patient symptoms.
• Prepare pharmacological stress agents, calculate doses, and administer them.
• Ensure patient safety and provide high-quality testing.
• Accurately document patient test results and medical history using an online PACS system; additional administrative documentation may be required.
• Initiate BLS and ACLS algorithms to manage patient symptoms in emergencies, under physician supervision.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing consistent and excellent customer service and patient care.
• Travel to client sites as scheduled, driving a company van while following Radiation Safety and DOT regulations for transporting equipment, medical supplies, radioactive material, and staff (training provided).
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, EMT, or comparable Allied Health program.
• Active BLS and ACLS Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with 12-lead EKG placement and interpretation of rhythms.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with I.V. insertion.
• Ability to push/pull heavy medical equipment as part of a team.
• Ability to assist patients on and off the camera.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Paramedic License OR Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• Completion of an accredited paramedicine or nursing program.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at outpatient imaging centers, hospitals, clinics, and/or physician offices with moderate to high patient volume.
• Team members must travel in all weather conditions in a company van.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Walking, stooping, turning, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA/FSA options.
  • Medical coverage starting at $78.00 per pay for individual (increases based on plan and dependent coverage).
  • Dental coverage starting at $6.16 per pay for individual (increases based on plan and dependent coverage).
  • Vision coverage starting at $1.61 per pay for individual (increases for dependent coverage).
• HSA plan with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
  • Company-provided $25,000 in Life Insurance with option for additional coverage.
• Additional supplemental insurances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Professional license fee reimbursement.
• Uniform allowance.
• Paid Time Off – including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Occupational Exposure

• Limited radiation exposure during nuclear medicine procedures (company follows ALARA guidelines).
• Reasonable anticipated risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials; employees are required to use protective equipment and practice universal precautions during patient care.