University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Hiring for Multi-Modality Technologist, Richardson Clinic, K Bonus at Dallas, TX  Full Time

Multi-Modality Technologist, $10K Sign On Bonus

SUMMARY

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform two or more of the following areas MRI, CT, US, Mammography and/or Diagnostic Imaging: exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R) or ARRT (CT) or ARRT (MR) or ARRT (M) or ARRT (BS). Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)by first day of employment is required. Graduate from AMA approved school. Two years of experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties:

1. Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, sedation, and applicability to the imaging protocol. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, implants, metallic devices, foreign objects, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the imaging exam. Discuss findings with the radiologist including the ordering provider and/or physicist as applicable. If modification of protocol is necessary, consult with radiologist to determine appropriate, parameters, sequences, etc. Document changes as appropriate in electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, or rooms have been scheduled accordingly.

2. Actively participates in the patient hand-off. Interviews patient (two patient identifier), and obtains medical history pertaining to procedure’s and clinical criteria. Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answers questions/screening concerning procedures and IV contrast for relevant exams. Assists the physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.

3. Completes exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Administers oral and/or intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, observes patients for adverse reactions. Accesses patient for fall risk, assists patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient’s mental and physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room including positioning for exam. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient’s family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluates the patient’s ability to tolerate exam.

4. Quality Control – performs daily and monthly QC testing as required for compliance. Places service calls for imaging equipment/workstations to service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership. Follows archiving/storing quality control measures/images including various data sets (ex. Baseline scans, 12-month scans, 24-month scans). Performs data calculations, scoring and statistical analyses while following established QC standards for digital images. Participates in accreditation imaging requirements.
5. Performs post processing on imaging equipment and remote workstations. May include, but not limited to, MIPing, MPR, 3-D rendering, qualitative and color mapping for breast imaging, ADC mapping and color mapping of diffusion scans, cardiac analysis to assess cardiac function including ejection fractions and wall thickness, spectroscopy analysis, and calculation of T1 and T2 values. Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.
6. Responds to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner. Communicates shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads. Actively participates in providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards. Functions in the department as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines. Prioritizes exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat and urgent requests. Adheres to hospital policies, regulatory compliance, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible with regards to equipment, supplies scheduling, overtime, etc. Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures that all processes and procedures are maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work areas.

7. Research as applicable: Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; b) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
8. Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code *51.215.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminationon the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.