Paramedic (Nuclear Medicine)

About the role

We are seeking a Stress Monitor / Paramedic to join our Nuc. Med./Stress Dept. in Lecanto and Inverness, FL. This role focuses on monitoring patients during cardiac stress testing, ensuring patient safety, accurate documentation, and providing clinical support to physicians and technologists in our cardiology practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for stress test, including patient interviews, obtaining patient consent and signatures, and conducting patient education related to risks and complications.
• Monitor patients during cardiac stress tests (treadmill, pharmacologic stress, and other modalities).
• Recognize and respond to cardiac arrhythmias, abnormal vital signs, and patient distress.
• Accurately record and report EKG changes, blood pressure, and patient symptoms throughout testing.
• Set up and monitor patient through 12‑lead EKG stress testing, including application of 12‑lead EKG monitor pads and leads.
• Provide emergency response and life support if necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and diagnostic technologists as part of the patient care team.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in accordance with practice and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Paramedic license (required).
• BLS & ACLS certification (required).
• Previous experience in cardiology, cardiac monitoring, or stress testing (preferred).
• Strong EKG interpretation skills; proficient in reading EKGs and familiar with abnormal EKGs.
• Excellent communication, patient care, and teamwork abilities.
• Minimum 2 years of EKG interpretation experience.

Schedule

Full‑time position, Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or major holidays.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance