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
Works under minimal supervision to provide experienced, complex patient-care in clinic or hospital setting.

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% 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
  
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution -AND-
  • Graduation from a Radiologist Assistant program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT) 

• Licenses and Certifications
• (RA) Registered Radiologist Asst Certification as a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) by the ARRT Upon Hire -AND-
• Texas Radiologist Assistant License –
  • Temporary acceptable for new graduates until permanent license is issued upon receipt of passing Radiologist Assistant National Certifying Examination Scores (within one year of hire) within 1 Year -AND- 
•  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire 

JOB DUTIES

• Review of patients’ medical record to verify appropriateness of exam or procedure and report significant findings to radiologist; interview patients to obtain, verify or update medical history; explain procedure to patient or significant others, including risks, benefits and other information; obtain informed consent; determine if patient has followed instructions in preparation for the exam; assess risk factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
• Perform & document a radiology-focused physical examination & analysis of data and report findings to supervising radiologist.
• Monitor ECG and recognize abnormal rhythms. Monitor IV therapy for flow rate and complications. Perform urinary catheterization, venipuncture. Participate in the administration of moderate (conscious) sedation and observe and assess patient who has received this sedation. Assess patient’s vital signs and level of anxiety/pain and inform radiologist when appropriate. Administer and monitor oxygen as prescribed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies and activate emergency response systems, including notification of the radiologist.
• Operate a fixed/mobile fluoroscopic unit and assure documentation of fluoroscopy time.
• Explain effects and potential side effects to the patient of the pharmaceutical required for the exam and monitor patient after administration. Administer contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by the radiologist. Administer general medications as prescribed by the radiologist.
• Perform all procedures in compliance with Standards of Care, facility and regulatory requirements and ARRT Standards of Ethics.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of contacts with patients whether in person or by telephone. Perform CT and MR post-processing. Review imaging procedures, make initial observations, & communicate observations only to the radiologist. Record observations according to approved protocols.
• Communicate radiologist’s report to appropriate health care provider consistent with ACR Practice Guideline for Communicating Diagnostic Imaging Findings.
• Provide physician-prescribed pre- and post-procedure care instructions to patients. Perform follow-up patient evaluation, and post-procedure care, and communicate findings to the radiologist. Document information in appropriate record. Write patient admission and/or discharge summary for review and co-signature by radiologist.
• Assist with data collection and review for clinical trials or other research.
• May provide direct supervision to other technicians and/or working supervision to residents.
• 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.