Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Schedule :
- 40 hours a week from 7 : 00am to 3 : 30 pm.
- Every other week call starting Monday till Sunday from end of shift till 6am next day.
- Holidays are split between employees (if two people, then holidays will be split between the two), unless there's a PRN available.
- Call includes ordering doses for patients added after hours.
Compensation :
0 yoe - $34.18 / hr.20 yoe - $46.18Relocation Assistance :
Job code 4102 Tier 1 Cash Allowance - $3,000 lump sumTop Skills / Must Haves :
ARRT (N) certification and / or NMTCB certification within 18 months of employment. BLS certificationNone required beyond above education / certification requirements.Level I must obtain ARRT or NMCTB 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.At Duke Health Lake Norman, a Nuclear Medicine Technologist plays a vital role in diagnostic imaging by using radioactive materials to evaluate organ function and structure.
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for imaging or therapeutic purposes.Operate imaging equipment such as :Gamma camerasSPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)Scintillation detectorsPerform in vivo and in vitro studies, including thyroid scans, bone scans, cardiac stress tests, and renal function tests.Process and evaluate images for diagnostic quality.Monitor radiation safety, including contamination checks and disposal of radioactive materials.Calibrate instruments and track radioactive decay for accurate dosing.Provide patient care, including initiating life support if needed.Assist in training new staff and students.Document and maintain records related to radiopharmaceuticals and procedures.The different modalities and technologies include :
SPECT Imaging Used for functional imaging of organs like the brain, heart, and bones.Gamma Camera Imaging Captures radiation emitted from radiopharmaceuticals in the body.In Vitro Counting Measures radioactivity in samples outside the body (e.g., blood or urine).EKG Prep and Tracing Often used in conjunction with cardiac nuclear medicine studies.Thyroid Therapy Administration Involves therapeutic use of radioactive iodine.Brachytherapy Support Assists with procedures involving internal radiation treatment.Requirements :
Ability to use office related computer softwarePossess knowledge of radiation protection and safetyGeneral computer knowledgeIV placement and management skillsMinimum Qualifications
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry / certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
None required beyond above education / certification requirements.
Level I must obtain ARRT or NMCTB 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.
ARRT (N) certification and / or NMTCB certification within 18 months of employment. BLS certification
