Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Duke Cardiology of Raleigh

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$15,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! 

JOB LOCATION

Duke Cardiology of Raleigh - 3320 Wake Forest Rd

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a 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

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 NMTCB 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

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.