Radiology CT - Advanced Imaging Technologist

Job Title & Specialty Area: Advanced Imaging Technologist

Department: Radiology CT

Location: Hosp-Dal-C

Shift: Monday - Friday (Day Shift)

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

This position is responsible for reconstructing advanced imaging exams. This position reports to the Team Leader or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
• Understands the roles of all immediate team members and has a good understanding of how own team integrates with others.
• Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their workload and apply their technical skills.
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing precedents.
• Impacts the quality, timeliness and, effectiveness of the team.
• Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate approach for new assignments
• Explains complex technical information in situations that may be challenging with respect to controversial subject matter or characteristics of the audience.
• Must be proficient in cross sectional anatomy.
• Perform imaging procedures and produce high quality diagnostic images; maintain consistent knowledge and skill levels to meet diagnostic evaluation expectations; complete documentation of all activities according to established criteria; and adhere to department/hospital policies, procedures and processes regarding quality improvement, safety, patient flow and other issues.
• Communicate and collaborate with other radiology staff and other departmental staff to facilitate optimum patient care; participate/cooperate with all other departmental/hospital processes and activities as appropriate.
• Participate in training programs to develop additional skills and/or enhance existing skills; obtain/maintain appropriate licensure and certification; participate in patient/student education as appropriate.
• Provides guidance and advice on regulatory impact of new technology, equipment, or services. Coordinates with project lead to assure compliant implementation of projects.
• Provides education to radiology staff and medical directors on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Participates in Weekly Meetings to review and discuss post-processing quality
• Dedicates time to work directly with Cardiologists and Radiologists to outline the necessary structures and measurements based on the type of ordered exam.
• Work in conjunction with radiologists and other clinicians to ensure that the post-processed images are of maximal clinical value.
• Perform in-process visual inspections and verifications on image data quality and models while maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency.
• Under minimal supervision, perform visual inspection, determining conformance to applicable work instructions and adhering to quality standards.
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated environment where all activities must be performed in compliance with the outlined procedures. Document all work appropriately.
• Works with Radiology PACs, IT, and various vendors to assure that all 3D workstations and servers are maintained and updated.
• Responsible for the creation, measurement, annotation and transfer of post processing image data.
• Manages the transfer of image data to and from the 3D Lab workstations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Works directly with the Radiologist, Cardiologist, and Department to outline standard protocols and processes based on the exam.
• Understanding detailed anatomy and physiology
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 1 year Must have a minimum of 1 year post processing experience (reconstructions, 3D printing, etc). Req
• At least 5 years Must have a minimum of five years of advanced to complex level applicable Radiology experience. Req
  
  

EDUCATION

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Bachelor's degree in Radiology Technology or a related science field, from an accredited college or university Pref
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered by American Registry Radiology Technology (ARRT) Req
• Cardiac CT Certification Pref
• One of the following registries required: CT, MRI, R, NM, US, Q, M, or CRA Req
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.