Cardiac Stress Technician
$83,200–$93,600 year
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct patient preparation, assessment, and IV access for nuclear cardiology stress testing protocols under physician supervision. Execute exercise and pharmacologic stress tests while monitoring ECG, vital signs, and adverse reactions to agents like adenosine and dobutamine. Manage emergency responses and patient recovery within scope of practice, ensuring all documentation complies with HIPAA and infection control standards. This part-time, 1099 independent contractor role begins at $40–$45/hr in Dallas, TX, with volume expected to grow. Candidates must hold an active RN, ACSM-CEP/EP, or Paramedic credential with at least one year of cardiac stress testing experience.
Required Qualifications
- One of the following active credentials in good standing: Registered Nurse (RN), ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP or equivalent), or Licensed Paramedic
- Texas state license or certification in good standing for applicable credential
- Minimum 1 year of cardiac stress testing experience
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of ACC/AHA stress testing indications, contraindications, and absolute/relative termination criteria
- Familiarity with pharmacologic stress agents and reversal agent administration
- Strong patient assessment and emergency response skills
- Ability to work on-site in Dallas, TX — Central Time
- Strong written and verbal communication — clear clinical documentation required
- AI-fluent — actively uses AI tools to support documentation, scheduling coordination, or patient communication; will be confirmed at screening
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in outpatient or mobile nuclear cardiology settings
- Familiarity with nuclear cardiology workflows and imaging room protocols
- Experience working alongside Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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