PRN - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 28, 2024

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.

Learn more about us: - -JOB LOCATIONDuke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd -JOB SUMMARYWe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPATIENT 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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