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Posted: 10-Oct-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 242816
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
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.