Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Relocation assistance

Research focused

Job summary

Duke Health's Nuclear Medicine team in Durham, NC, seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine technologist adept at in vivo/in vitro studies and radiopharmaceutical handling. The role requires ARRT or NMTCB certification with a plan to obtain within 18 months, and BLS certification.

Two to four years of related experience is preferred for higher levels. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification.
• ARRT/NMTCB certification within 18 months of employment; BLS certification.
• Level II requires two years' experience as Nuclear Medicine technologist.
• Level III requires four years' experience in the specialty modality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in in vivo and in vitro studies using radioactive materials and measurement instrumentation.
• Calibrate radiopharmaceutical materials for administration; review calibration data for instrument reliability.
• Evaluate recorded images for technical quality; process image data including SPECT.
• Provide instruction to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging techs; assist training.
• Monitor department with portable survey meter for contamination; ensure safety practices.

Skills

Office software use

Radiation safety knowledge

General computer knowledge

IV placement & management

Education

ARRT/NMTCB certification within 18 months

BLS certification

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

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 1,062 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

• Competitive salary and Paid Time Off
• Exceptional Health Benefits
• Flexible Schedules
• $15,000 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!

https://duke.is/nucmed

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 of this Level

• 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 patient of all ages during an examination, initiates 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.
• Performs EKG prep, 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, insures decay of pharmaceutical and calculates for correct dosage in dose calibrator, observes 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. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

None required beyond above education/certification requirements.

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.

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

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A

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