Interventional Cardiology Medical Group

General

• Perform PET imaging procedures according to physician orders and established protocols
• Prepare, position, and interview patients for PET scans; explain procedures and provide reassurance
• Operate PET imaging equipment and associated computer systems
• Prepare, handle, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with regulations, licensing requirements, and facility policies
• Assess patient blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and lungs; establish peripheral IV access
• Calculate doses and administer pharmacological stress-agent medications under appropriate guidelines and safety regulations
• Apply ACLS measures when directed by the assigned physician
• Review nuclear medicine images for accuracy and technical quality; obtain additional images when necessary
• Process and enhance images and send test readings in collaboration with physicians
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and recognize situations requiring additional medical attention
• Handle, prepare, witness, and administer adjunctive medications under direct physician supervision
• Follow radiation-safety and ALARA principles when handling radioactive materials
• Perform quality-control procedures on imaging and radiation-detection equipment
• Maintain accurate procedure, dose, patient, and other required records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment
• Follow infection-control, HIPAA, OSHA, radiation-safety, and facility policies
• Assist with radiopharmaceutical and imaging-supply inventory
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, front-office staff, and other healthcare team members
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, adverse reactions, and significant issues to the appropriate supervisor or physician
• Begin training in West Hills and move forward to Thousand Oaks

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