| A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Performs diagnostic exercise and pharmacologic stress exams in conjunction with Nuclear Cardiology imaging applications, which incorporates the use of radioactive tracers and advanced medical imaging modalities to evaluate, diagnose, and treat heart conditions. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of this service following the Code of Conduct of the appropriate certification board (ACSM). Provides appropriate patient care following the service excellence guidelines to achieve successful completion of the procedure. Contributes as a team member to enhance job stewardship mindful of Internal and External customer service standards. - Perform and monitor diagnostic stress and pharmacologic exams according to established protocols as part of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Nuclear medicine which includes the following:
- Patient 12 lead EKG preparation and placement, placement of IV catheters, continuous monitoring of EKG and blood pressure during the NM stress test, administration, and infusion of pharmacologic stress medications along with reversal agents, administration of Radiopharmaceutical tracers during stress testing, completing associated patient history worksheets, contacting scheduled patients to explain the procedure and inform them of any preparations, utilizes nuclear medicine equipment following proper protocols.
- Protocolling patient studies-Determining proper imaging modality (PET vs. SPECT), stress type (pharmacological vs. treadmill), and imaging sequences based on the patient history, attributes and indications on order and routing to NM providers.
- Prepare preliminary stress test results for further review by the Director of Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine.
- Radiation safety training by RSS for safe handling, administration, and spill response. This includes initial Radiation training upon hire, annual competencies required for ongoing use and handling of radiotracers, radioactive dose handling and administration techniques, dose verification and charting according to local policies for safe handling of radioisotopes, survey meter training and use to recognize spills and to confirm or deny contamination of areas and personnel, radiation spill response training including clean up and decontamination of area, equipment, and personnel, proper radioactive waste management and training for segregation of isotope waste, and personal dosimetry training upon hire and adherence to dosimeter policies.
- Works consistently as a team member willing to assist everyone, crossing modalities when needed.
- Follows Infection Control practices utilizing aseptic techniques, observing Universal precautions, and patient safety standards.
- Assists with the education of Nuclear Medicine Technology Students and/or health care professionals and participates in the division's quality improvement program for the area.
- Possesses a positive work ethic to enhance teamwork in a fast-paced environment and is accountable for actions.
- All other related duties.
RELATED DUTIES - Proper charting in EPIC and data transfers to PACS.
- Monitors the Order Entries for all patient exams.
- Maintains mandatory competencies for patient safety, infection control, fire safety, corporate compliance, and patient confidentiality. Including additional assigned educational modules for self-improvement.
- Maintains ACLS Certification and ACSM Registry.
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or a related field that provides eligibility for ACSM-CEP certification.
- Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) is required within one year of date of hire.
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Fluency in EKG rhythms to promptly recognize cardiac arrhythmias during stress testing.
- Experience in clinical stress testing and evaluation in nuclear cardiology.
- Experience in venipuncture for IV catheter placement.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work successfully with patients.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Monday- Friday 8am-4pm 40 hours per week This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. |
