Paramedic

Job Description

Job Description

Join the country’s leading Cardiac PET provider! Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII) is looking for talented and ambitious professionals to join our dynamic team and improve patient outcomes across the nation.

Despite heart disease being the leading cause of death in the US, most physicians and patients do not have access to the leading technology in Cardiology. At CII, our mission is to create a more accessible healthcare system by enabling all physicians to treat their patients with the most advanced technology – all from the comfort of their own practice. Our innovative team drives this mission forward each and every day with our Mobile and Fixed Cardiac PET Solutions. As we continue to grow, we currently have a tremendous opportunity for a Per Diem Paramedic who is up for the challenge.

Summary/Objective :

The Registered Nurse/Paramedic will oversee the practical aspects of the pharmacologic stress test while assisting the Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Registered Nurse/Paramedic is responsible for providing an overview and instructions to each patient, including the effects of the stress agent, adverse effects that they might experience, and how any adverse effects will be managed.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patient for stress testing procedure; including patient interviews, obtaining medical history, obtaining patient consent and required signatures, and conducting patient teaching related to nuclear imaging procedure, including risks and complications.
• Assesses patients’ blood pressure, pulse, obtains oxygen % saturation levels and establishes Peripheral Intravenous (IV) access.
• Sets up and monitors patient through 12 lead EKG stress testing including application of 12 lead EKG monitor pads and application leads.
• Identifies EKG rhythm and interpretation under physician guidance.
• Under the direct supervision of the site physician, applies ACLS algorithms if patients experience complications or cardiac arrest during procedure including administration of resuscitation pharmacological agents, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway placement.
• Completes daily paperwork at customer site to include obtaining physician signature(s), photocopying, scanning, etc.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and drugs at hub and on mobile unit.
• Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety and environmental standards.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Travel will include Alabama and Tennessee

Benefits:

We believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Cardiac Imaging believes that its dedicated employees are its most valuable resource. Employees at Cardiac Imaging are provided with a professional and comfortable work environment, along with a generous benefit package.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Parental Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• 401(k)
• Career Growth and opportunities for advancement

Cardiac Imaging is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Cardiac Imaging is a drug-free workplace and uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Employer reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, training, certifications, or seniority