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Posted: 19-Sep-25
Location: Morrisville, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 259494
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.
Duke Health Integrated Practice
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.
JOB LOCATION:
Duke Health Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC
Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Road, Suite 25C, Durham NC
Multisite rotation within Durham, Morrisville and Cary as needed
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Nuclear Medical 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:
- 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, receipt, and disposal of all radioactive material in the department.
- Perform and maintain daily camera and hot lab equipment quality control.
- 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, and IV access for nuclear procedures.
- Update patient procedure reports for Epic annually.
- Attends required staff meetings and ensures continuing education requirements met to support professional growth and certification.
- Work with health physicist in renewing Radiation License with state of North Carolina.
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
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