PRN - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

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JOB LOCATION
Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a PRN - Nuclear Medicine Technologist to c oordinate and participate in a variety of technical tasks, tests and determinations involving the utilization of radioactive materials and measurement instrumentation.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PATIENT CARE

* Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination, initiates life support measures for patient, if necessary.
* Starts IV's for nuclear procedures.
* Injects doses for rest and stress procedures.
* Cardiac SPECT imaging of patients.
* Performs EKG prep, tracing

INSTRUMENT QUALITY CONTROL

* Maintain inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities. Performs daily ambient exposure surveys.
* Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
* Process computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images.
* Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.
* Work with Health physicist to make sure all hot lab equipment is working properly.
* Monitor Nuclear Medicine Department with portable survey meter for possible contamination.
* 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.
* Backup of procedures and camera quality control.
* Assist in quality assurance program relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment.

CLERICAL

* Maintain reports for the North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission, Joint Commission, and Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
* Maintain radiation badges and reports.
* Review procedure manual yearly.
* Build patient procedure reports in epic.
* Work with health physicist in renewing Radiation License with state of North Carolina.
* Update patient procedure reports for EPIC annually.

SAFETY/EDUCATION

* Maintain continuing education hours for certification.
* Adhere to the radiation safety guidelines.
* Train PRN Nuclear Technologist to cover department.
* Maintain Duke required online safety classes.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* Requires successful completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.
* None 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.

* ARRT (N) certification and/or NMTCB certification within 12 months of employment.
* BLS certification

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.