PRN - NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
Durham, NC, US, 27705
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.
Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us
JOB LOCATION
Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a PRN - Nuclear Medicine Technologist to coordinate 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
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Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination, initiates life support measures for patient, if necessary.
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Starts IV’s for nuclear procedures.
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Injects doses for rest and stress procedures.
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Cardiac SPECT imaging of patients.
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Performs EKG prep, tracing
INSTRUMENT QUALITY CONTROL
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Maintain inventory of supplies in assigned area; prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities. Performs daily ambient exposure surveys.
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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.
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Process computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images.
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Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.
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Work with Health physicist to make sure all hot lab equipment is working properly.
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Monitor Nuclear Medicine Department with portable survey meter for possible contamination.
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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.
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Backup of procedures and camera quality control.
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Assist in quality assurance program relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment.
CLERICAL
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Maintain reports for the North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission, Joint Commission, and Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
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Maintain radiation badges and reports.
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Review procedure manual yearly.
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Build patient procedure reports in epic.
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Work with health physicist in renewing Radiation License with state of North Carolina.
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Update patient procedure reports for EPIC annually.
SAFETY/EDUCATION
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Maintain continuing education hours for certification.
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Adhere to the radiation safety guidelines.
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Train PRN Nuclear Technologist to cover department.
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Maintain Duke required online safety classes.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Requires successful completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.
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None required beyond above education/certification requirements.
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Level I must obtain ARRT or NMCTB certification within 12 months of employment.
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Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine technologist.
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Level III A minimum of four years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.
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ARRT (N) certification and/or NMTCB certification within 12 months of employment.
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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.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh