Summit, New Jersey
Union, New Jersey
Posted: 19-May-26
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 269986
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About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Pet Technologist PRN at Duke University Health System
- Competitive salary and Paid Time Off
- Exceptional Health Benefits
- Flexible Schedules
- Research focused
- CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech) or
- ARRT Nuclear Medicine (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
- Clinical Ladder
- State- of -the- art- technology
- Join the Duke Health Nuclear Medicine Team!
- Duke University Hospital is proud of our Nuclear Medicine team and the exceptional care they provide. They are why we are recognized as the best hospital in North Carolina and nationally ranked in 11 adult and 9 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026.
- We are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), because we provide the highest level of safety and image quality. Our equipment undergoes rigorous internal quality control, which exceeds even the high ACR standards. These accreditations and quality control programs demonstrate our commitment to providing you with the best experience possible.
- As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high?quality diagnostic imaging.
- Coordinate and perform a broad range of technical procedures involving radiopharmaceuticals, advanced imaging equipment, and radiation?measuring instrumentation.
- Prepare, calibrate, and administer radio-pharmaceuticals, operate and troubleshoot imaging systems, evaluate image quality, and process complex computerized data such as function curves and SPECT reconstructions.
- Support clinical research in Nuclear Medicine, PET, and Radio-theranostics..
- Collaborate with physicians, in the evaluation and implementation of novel radio-pharmaceuticals and imaging techniques.
- Provide compassionate care across all age groups-supporting clinical needs, monitoring for contamination, performing EKG prep and tracing, and initiating life?support measures when necessary. Maintain accurate documentation related to radioactive materials, support inventory management, and contribute to quality assurance activities.
- Collaborate with physicians on procedure development, assist with supervised thyroid therapy dosing, and play an integral role in training students, technologists, and physician learners, ensuring Duke Health?s commitment to clinical excellence and innovation in Nuclear Medicine.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification
Experience:
- None required
- Must obtain ARRT or NMTCB certification within 18 months of hire
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine technologist
- 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.
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