Nuclear Med Technician - Nuclear Cardiology - FT - 1st Shift

About the Role

Performs exercise and pharmacologic stress tests for nuclear cardiology procedures. Works with and around radioactive materials. Administers medications as prescribed and under the supervision of a physician. These medications include, but are not limited to, adenosine, Dobutamine, regadenoson, atropine, aminophylline, nitroglycerine, metoclopramide, and sodium chloride.

Qualifications

Education: HS/GED required. Prefer college-level coursework, specifically in medical or science-related fields. Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), LPN, or EMT II is preferred. Healthcare Provider BCLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: One-year experience in the cardiology field preferred. Experience in 12-lead electrocardiograms and/or stress testing is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
• Effective interpersonal relation skills when working with a variety of people and situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to continuing changes in the daily work schedule
• Absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of diagnostic procedures
• Ability to type for administrative, technical, and procedure-related purposes
• Basic computer and keyboard skills
• Must display a positive attitude, cheerfulness, and willingness to assist when communicating with the public

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals: Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset!

We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more.

Benefits

Our benefits package for eligible employees includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Several retirement account options with 401K organization match
• Nurse residency program
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment applications, and much more