Radiology Program Specialist—Patient Workflow

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Integrated Practice seeks a Program Specialist for the PET and Theranostics Division within the Department of Radiology in Durham, NC. You will coordinate complex patient workflows, enable multidisciplinary communication, and ensure patients meet all clinical and scheduling requirements before imaging and therapy.

The role requires independent judgment, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of radiology and nuclear medicine workflows to support safe and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of program administration experience or 2 years postsecondary with 3 years of program administration experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PET and Theranostic Patient Workflows – verify readiness, monitor milestones, ensure prerequisites are met before imaging or therapy.
• Serve as primary liaison among referring providers, radiologists, APPs, technologists, nursing, radiopharmacy, scheduling teams, residents, and fellows.
• Coordinate complex scheduling involving radiopharmaceutical availability, lab requirements, multidisciplinary appointments, and treatment timelines.
• Review referrals and required documentation to ensure patients meet clinical requirements; identify missing information.
• Assist radiologists by monitoring PACS worklists for critical exams and support report turnaround targets.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient access and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Two years of postsecondary education with three years of experience in program administration

Job description

Duke Health Integrated Practice seeks a Program Specialist for the PET and Theranostics Division within the Department of Radiology in Durham, NC. You will coordinate complex patient workflows, enable multidisciplinary communication, and ensure patients meet all clinical and scheduling requirements before imaging and therapy.

The role requires independent judgment, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of radiology and nuclear medicine workflows to support safe and timely