Imaging Services Fellowship - ADV IMG, Mammography

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Imaging Services Fellowship Advanced Imaging role works under the direct supervision of a modality-registered technologist as directed by a physician to perform a mixture of diagnostic imaging exams for Imaging Services. The incoming candidate must have their current leader sponsor them for the fellowship. The fellowship role is for a certified and registered imaging professional seeking advanced training in another imaging modality. Enrollment in a didactic imaging specialty course within the first 7 days of hire is required. Additionally, clinical competencies consist of multiple anatomical areas and varied clinical competencies needed for advanced certification. Once all competencies are all completed, the candidate has 30 days to sit for the advanced certification/registry as applicable. If the fellow does not pass the post-primary advanced registry on the first attempt, one additional opportunity is permitted within 90-days of the date of initial failure. Should the second attempt result in a non-passing score, the fellow should apply for any open positions for their initial registry. Initial position and hours are not held. The program's requirements must be met within 12 to 14 months depending on the modality fellowship. The Imaging Services Fellowship Advanced Imaging position is a training practicum to expand the knowledge, skills, abilities, and clinical pathways to reduce the learning gap in obtaining an advanced secondary American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification (s): Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), and Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI). Additional secondary pathways include (s): American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). The Imaging Services Fellowship Advanced Imaging professional performs patient examinations to gain experience, establishing a basis to guide best practices and provide safe, quality care with supervision and guidance from a certified and registered staff member. The Imaging Services Fellowship Advanced Imaging position incorporates theoretical knowledge into clinical situations and can acquire advanced diagnostic exams as guided by a certified and registered technologist. All practice is under the direct supervision of a certified and registered technologist, referencing UT Southwestern policies, procedures, and standards. The trainee will train to get ARRT certified as a mammography technologist.  The training will be conducted at the Cancer Center. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Must be enrolled in a didactic specialty modality program within 30 days of selection. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  Must be a current UTSW Imaging Services licensed and registered technologist in good standing and be enrolled in a didactic specialty modality program within 7 days of hire Upon Hire and 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association for Healthcare (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire 
  Must have an active and primary ARRT certification, R, CT, MRI, AMRIT, or ARDMS. Upon Hire 
  Texas Medical Board is required in conjunction with primary ARRT certification, radiography (R), and/or CT, interventional radiography (IR), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI). Other types of licensures include: American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS). Upon Hire 
   

Shift: Mon-Fri, 8AM-4:30PM

JOB DUTIES

• JOB DUTIES
• All duties are conducted directly under the supervision of a certified and registered technologist, and applicants must be enrolled in an approved didactic program for the modality specialty approved by Imaging Services Leadership.
• All duties are conducted directly under the supervision of a certified and registered technologist, and applicants must be enrolled in an approved didactic program for the modality specialty approved by Imaging Services Leadership.
• PATIENT CARE
• Verify physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and exam application. Interviews the patient (two patient identifiers), performs patient screening and obtains medical history pertinent to the clinical criteria of the ordered examination.
• Explains the method and advise the patient on the prerequisites for imaging studies. Assist the patient in dressing for the examination and care for the patient's physical well-being during transfer to and from the examination room and positioning for the examination. Briefs the patient and/or the patient's family (as appropriate) about the upcoming exam expectations.
• Assures the quality and safety of examinations by screening patients for medications or other queries. Assists the physician during procedures as needed. Ensures that images and electronic health records are accurately labeled and include pertinent data. The role requires a skilled communicator with exceptional people skills who will interact with healthcare professionals, doctors, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Functions in the department as a member of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care by communicating effectively with other service lines. Work with numerous certified and registered technologists to prioritize exams to create a smooth workflow, reduce wait times, and manage urgent requests. Maintains, cleans, and inventories exam rooms to keep work areas neat and orderly, including a monthly check for expired supplies.
• Adheres to hospital guidelines, regulatory compliance, new annual metrics, department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility, which includes equipment, supplies, and overtime. Safeguards patient confidentiality and ensures the security of all systems and practices. An Imaging Services Fellowship Advanced Imaging employee is a committed member of the Imaging Services team and can include additional tasks, duties, and projects.
• Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
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 discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.