• Job Description

  Req#: 32528197710-7425-56113C9E

  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 Lake Norman Hospital

  Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

  Occ Summary

  Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical tasks, tests and determinations involving the utilization of radioactive materials and measurement instrumentation.

  
  

  Work Performed

  Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. necessary. employees. department. 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 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 Provide instruction and technical guidance to radiologic technology students or other advanced imaging techs; assist in training new Monitor Nuclear Medicine Department with portable survey meter for possible contamination. Performs EKG prep, tracing 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. **DUHS offers career growthand enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

  
  

  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

  
  

  Level Characteristics

  N/A

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications

  Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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  Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

  Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

  
  
  

  Education

  Graduate or completi on of program that meets eligibility requirementsfor registry/certificat ion or currently holds required registry orcertification.

  
  

  Ex perience

  None required beyond above education/certification requi rements.Level I must obtain ARRT or NMCTB certification within 18 months ofemployment.Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a Nuclear Med icinetechnologist.Level III A minimum of four years' experience within s pecialty modalityin which they are seeking promotion.

  Degrees, Li censures, Certifications

  ARRT (N) certification and/or NMTCB cert ification within 18 months ofemployment.BLS certification

  Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

  Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

  Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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