Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Overview At Duke Health, we are driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. 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. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more. Nuclear Medicine at Duke University Health System Benefits and Features: Competitive salary and Paid Time Off Exceptional Health Benefits Flexible Schedules $15K Commitment Bonus Relocation Research focused CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech) or ARRT Nuclear Medicine (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Clinical Ladder State‑of‑the‑art technology Join the Duke Health Nuclear Medicine Team! General Description of the Job Class Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical tasks, tests and determinations involving the utilization of radioactive materials and measurement instrumentation. Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate 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 patients of all ages during an examination, initiate 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. Perform EKG prep and 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, insure decay of pharmaceutical and calculate for correct dosage in dose calibrator, observe 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. Required Qualifications Education Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification. Level I must obtain ARRT or NMCTB certification within 18 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. Experience None required beyond above education/certification requirements. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification ARRT (N) certification and/or NMTCB certification within 18 months of employment. BLS certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to use office related computer software Possess knowledge of radiation protection and safety General computer knowledge IV placement and management skills Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. #J-18808-Ljbffr