PRN - Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job at Duke Health, Mebane, NC

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  • Duke Health
  • Mebane, NC

Job Description

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.

 

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