Imaging Services Fellowship - ADV IMG, Mammography

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must have current leader sponsor for the fellowship.
• Must be a certified and registered imaging professional seeking advanced training in another imaging modality.
• Must be enrolled in a didactic imaging specialty course within the first 7 days of hire.
• Must meet program requirements within 12 to 14 months.
• Must have their current leader sponsor them for the fellowship.
• Must be a current UTSW Imaging Services licensed and registered technologist in good standing.
• Must have an active and primary ARRT certification, R, CT, MRI, AMRIT, or ARDMS.
• Must have Texas Medical Board 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).
• Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Seeking advanced training in another imaging modality.
• The trainee will train to get ARRT certified as a mammography technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform a mixture of diagnostic imaging exams for Imaging Services under direct supervision.
• Enroll in a didactic imaging specialty course within the first 7 days of hire.
• Complete clinical competencies in multiple anatomical areas.
• Sit for the advanced certification/registry within 30 days of completing competencies.
• Perform patient examinations to gain experience and provide safe, quality care.
• Incorporate theoretical knowledge into clinical situations.
• Acquire advanced diagnostic exams as guided by a certified and registered technologist.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and exam application.
• Interview patients, perform screening, and obtain medical history.
• Explain imaging procedures and advise patients on prerequisites.
• Assist patients with dressing and transfers, and care for their physical well-being.
• Brief patients and/or their families about exam expectations.
• Screen patients for medications or other queries to ensure quality and safety.
• Assist the physician during procedures as needed.
• Ensure images and electronic health records are accurately labeled and include pertinent data.
• Interact with healthcare professionals, doctors, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate in patient care and service delivery by communicating effectively with other service lines.
• Work with certified and registered technologists to prioritize exams, create a smooth workflow, reduce wait times, and manage urgent requests.
• Maintain, clean, and inventory exam rooms to keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Adhere to hospital guidelines, regulatory compliance, new annual metrics, department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility.
• Safeguard patient confidentiality and ensure the security of all systems and practices.
• Perform additional tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.
• Lift 40-50lbs.
• Perform research as applicable, which may include interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants or maintaining/modifying human-subjects research records.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed