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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 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 30 days of selection is required. Additionally, clinical competencies consist of multiple anatomical areas and varied clinical competencies needed for advanced certification. The program’s requirements must be met within 12 to 18 months.

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 Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). 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.

Shift: Mon-Fri, 7AM-3:30PM

Experience and Education

Must be a current UTSW Imaging Services licensed and registered technologist in good standing and be enrolled in a didactic specialty modality program within 30 days of selection. Must have an active and primary ARRT certification, R, CT, MRI, AMRIT, or ARDMS. BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association for Healthcare (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Must be enrolled a didactic program within the first 30 days of selection.

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.

**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a hospital, a hospital-based clinic, or an ambulatory clinic.

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

Security

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

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.