VRS Specialist PRN - Radiation Oncology (Medical Center)

Houston Methodist•Houston, TX

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About The Position

VRS Specialist PRN - Radiation Oncology (Medical Center) FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Health Care or a related field EXPERIENCE Two years of experience working with relevant imaging modalities Real-time 3D+ simulation in medical field preferred Experience/training related to human anatomy and disease processes preferred Healthcare experience and knowledge preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Must have a firm understanding of imaging principles and technologies Must understand the methods and procedures relating to translation of acquired imaging information and medical reports into knowledge ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Works with current and evolving medical programs' external partners in order to understand the human anatomy and avoid critical structures in the human body in simulation. Participates in projects, programs, and action plans with regards to the virtual reality platform to meet department goals. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops patient specific simulation for clinicians, such as surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, etc. for optimal treatment planning. Works with current and evolving medical programs, external partners, etc. related to continued deployment and development of our 3D/4D/5D image reconstruction program. Interacts with external vendors and internal IT personnel to ensure optimal operation of the program and all of the virtual reality simulation equipment and software. Develops a tailored 3D/4D/5D analysis, modeling, simulation of all types of multiple imaging modalities via DICOM networks in a near real-time and non-real-time environment with a readily accessible virtual patient chart. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensures patient specific simulations meet or exceed evolving best practices. Ensures the program's equipment and software updates are current and functioning error-free. Provides timely, high quality information, data reports, and documentation on all virtual reality simulation projects. Continually measures, tracks, and improves quality outcomes on all virtual reality simulation projects. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists the administrator in annual budgeting for the virtual reality simulation program. Assists administrator to ensure supporting procurement processes are in place. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Works under the direction of the medical director and chair to ensure growth and stability of the program. Constantly involved in keeping abreast of the latest training and techniques with regards to all virtual reality simulation modalities by attending seminars, reading journals, and networking. Responsible for keeping the medical director and administrator up to date on leading state of the art related technologies, competitors and potential partners, government regulations, and potential new laws. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform: No Scrubs: No Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): No ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Health Care or a related field
Two years of experience working with relevant imaging modalities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Must have a firm understanding of imaging principles and technologies
Must understand the methods and procedures relating to translation of acquired imaging information and medical reports into knowledge

Nice To Haves

Real-time 3D+ simulation in medical field preferred
Experience/training related to human anatomy and disease processes preferred
Healthcare experience and knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Works with current and evolving medical programs' external partners in order to understand the human anatomy and avoid critical structures in the human body in simulation.
Participates in projects, programs, and action plans with regards to the virtual reality platform to meet department goals.
Develops patient specific simulation for clinicians, such as surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, etc. for optimal treatment planning.
Works with current and evolving medical programs, external partners, etc. related to continued deployment and development of our 3D/4D/5D image reconstruction program.
Interacts with external vendors and internal IT personnel to ensure optimal operation of the program and all of the virtual reality simulation equipment and software.
Develops a tailored 3D/4D/5D analysis, modeling, simulation of all types of multiple imaging modalities via DICOM networks in a near real-time and non-real-time environment with a readily accessible virtual patient chart.
Ensures patient specific simulations meet or exceed evolving best practices.
Ensures the program's equipment and software updates are current and functioning error-free.
Provides timely, high quality information, data reports, and documentation on all virtual reality simulation projects.
Continually measures, tracks, and improves quality outcomes on all virtual reality simulation projects.
Assists the administrator in annual budgeting for the virtual reality simulation program.
Assists administrator to ensure supporting procurement processes are in place.
Works under the direction of the medical director and chair to ensure growth and stability of the program.
Constantly involved in keeping abreast of the latest training and techniques with regards to all virtual reality simulation modalities by attending seminars, reading journals, and networking.
Responsible for keeping the medical director and administrator up to date on leading state of the art related technologies, competitors and potential partners, government regulations, and potential new laws.