3D CT IMAGING PROCESSING SPECIALIST - REGIONAL RADIOLOGY

Aspirus Health•Wausau, WI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

3D CT Imaging Processing Specialists support organizational performance measures, patient and customer satisfaction, clinical quality benchmarks, and operational and financial goals while maintaining an environment that reflects Aspirus philosophy, values, and standards of practice. They perform the duties of a CT Advanced Imaging Technologist and serve as subject matter experts in 3D advanced visualization and postprocessing. As part of daily CT operations, the specialist provides advanced expertise in cardiac, vascular, and complex CT imaging. The role supports program growth, coordinates education and training, develops and refines scanning and postprocessing protocols, and helps ensure efficient and effective workflows. The specialist collaborates with radiologists and CT technologists, referring providers, and service lines across the Aspirus enterprise. The role performs advanced CT image postprocessing to create high-quality 3D visualizations and quantitative analyses that support diagnostic accuracy, interventional planning, and surgical decision-making. It partners with radiologists, cardiology, vascular surgery, neurology, orthopedics, and imaging informatics to optimize protocols and workflows and to support clinical accuracy, patient safety, and consistent outcomes. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. It is hybrid after up to 12 months of on-site training. The schedule is primarily day shift, with flexibility to cover other shifts and weekends on call.

Requirements

Four years of hands-on professional CT experience, including advanced cardiovascular studies.
Demonstrated experience with 3D postprocessing tools.
Vitrea experience.
Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments with emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient caseloads and complex cases.
Knowledge of Imaging Services standards and procedures as they relate to Imaging Services and CT.
Knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy, obtained through education or job training.
Documented education and competency in cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical imaging postprocessing.
ARRT Radiography (R) credential.
ARRT CT credential.
Wisconsin Licensed Radiographer license for Wisconsin locations.
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire; clinical personnel must maintain BLS training through an acceptable program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
Knowledge of cardiac flow, ejection and regurgitant fractions, valve anatomy, variations, and common pathology shown in cardiac and vascular anatomy; alternatively, willingness to learn on the job and through structured courses within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties of a CT Advanced Imaging Technologist while serving as a subject matter expert in 3D advanced visualization and postprocessing.
Perform advanced CT image postprocessing to produce 3D visualizations and quantitative analyses for diagnostic, interventional-planning, and surgical decision-making support.
Provide advanced expertise in cardiac, vascular, and complex CT imaging services.
Support program growth and coordinate education and training.
Develop and refine scanning and postprocessing protocols.
Support efficient and effective workflows in collaboration with radiologists, CT technologists, referring providers, and service lines.
Partner with cardiology, vascular surgery, neurology, orthopedics, and imaging informatics to optimize protocols and workflows and support clinical accuracy, patient safety, and consistent outcomes.
Continue education to update skills and knowledge in cardiac and vascular CT imaging and 3D postprocessing.