Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Duke University Health System as a vital member of the Nuclear Medicine Department. This role involves coordinating technical procedures using radioactive materials, ensuring patient safety, and providing education to new staff. If you have a passion for patient care and possess the necessary certifications, we invite you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to advancing health.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification within 18 months required.
• Relevant experience depending on the level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in technical procedures using radioactive materials.
• Calibrate instruments and prepare radiopharmaceuticals for patient administration.
• Provide instruction and guidance to radiologic technology students.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation safety

Computer skills

IV management

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

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 Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Work Week: Monday-Friday, First Shift 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, including in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation, such as stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma, and apparatus for in vitro counting.

Calibrate and prepare radiopharmaceutical materials for patient administration; formulate radiopharmaceuticals from pre-prepared kits. Calibrate instruments, review calibration data for trends indicating malfunctions, and calculate data including patient study results and radioactive decay.

Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.

Process computerized image data, including function curves and reconstructed SPECT images.

Ensure the physical and psychological needs of patients of all ages are met during examinations; initiate life support measures if necessary.

Maintain inventory of supplies; prepare and record radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing, and disposal activities, including brachytherapy procedures.

Provide instruction and guidance to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging techs; assist in training new employees.

Monitor the Nuclear Medicine Department for possible contamination using portable survey meters.

Perform EKG preparation and tracing.

Assist in developing and evaluating new procedures and techniques; consult with physicians regarding nuclear medicine procedures.

Administer thyroid therapy, ensuring proper dosage and patient safety under supervision.

Assist in quality assurance for equipment calibration and maintenance.

Participate in education and training of new physicians (interns, residents, fellows).

Perform other duties incidental to this work.

Contribute to the development of new procedures to meet protocol needs.

Ensure proper decay and dosage calculations for thyroid therapy.

Qualifications include ARRT or NMTCB certification within 18 months, BLS certification, and relevant experience depending on the level.

Knowledge of radiation safety, computer skills, IV management, and office software are required.

This role may include physical requirements; accommodations will be considered as needed.