Nuclear Medicine Technologist
2 weeks ago
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for . Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
General Description of the Job ClassCoordinate and participate in a variety of technical tasks, tests and determinations involving the utilization of radioactive materials and measurement instrumentation.
Duties and Responsibilities of this LevelCoordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma and apparatus for in vitro counting.
Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits. Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.
Process computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images.
Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination, initiates life support measures for patient, if necessary.
Maintain inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities. Maintain records of order, including brachytherapy procedures, receipt and disposal of all radioactive material in the department.
Provide instruction and technical guidance to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging techs; assist in training new employees.
Monitor Nuclear Medicine Department with portable survey meter for possible contamination.
Performs EKG prep, tracing
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Assist in the development and evaluation of new procedures and techniques to meet the needs of specific protocols as required: consult with physician concerning the application of nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
Administer thyroid therapy to patient that has undergone prior clinical and nuclear medicine diagnosis, insures decay of pharmaceutical and calculates for correct dosage in dose calibrator, observes patient dosage to insure proper treatment under direct supervision of radiologist.
Assist in quality assurance program relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment.
Assist with the education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, and fellows) as applicable. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
Required Qualifications at this Level EducationGraduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
ExperienceNone required beyond above education/certification requirements.
Level I must obtain ARRT or NMCTB certification within 12 months of employment.
Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine technologist.
Level III A minimum of four years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or CertificationARRT (N) certification and/or NMTCB certification within 18 months of employment.
BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to use office related computer software
Possess knowledge of radiation protection and safety
General computer knowledge
IV placement and management skills
Distinguishing Characteristics of this LevelN/A
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