Imaging Assistant (Hybrid) - Radiology

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Imaging Support Specialist to assist with MRI and CT protocoling, scheduling, and quality assurance within the IRAC service.

You will coordinate with radiology staff, physicians, and patients to ensure timely studies and accurate information. The role requires collaboration across attendings, Fellows and residents, with a focus on protocol optimization and effective communication.

Qualifications

• CT image processing knowledge.
• MRI knowledge and capabilities.
• Associate degree or higher in radiologic technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with protocoling MRI/CT procedures and collects information for study completion.
• Answers protocol questions from radiology technologists and escalates as needed.
• Coordinates scheduling of MRI/CT guided biopsies and special procedures.

Skills

CT image processing

MRI

Education

Associate degree - Radiologic Technology

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Assists with professional aspects of the MRI or Computed Tomography services including protocol patients, scheduling special studies, providing assistance for certain MRI or CT procedures, quality assurance and monitoring. Assists with and facilitates communications among radiology attendings, fellows and resident physicians, MRI or CT technologists, referring physicians and their offices, physician extenders and patients.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with protocoling patients for MRI or CT procedures, obtaining information as necessary to facilitate completion of study in accordance with established guidelines.
• Answers protocol questions from radiology technologists in an appropriate and timely manner, referring questions to staff physicians as needed.
• Coordinates issues revolving around elevated creatinine, renal failure and dialysis, including obtaining required patient information in advance of study.
• Reviews pre-protocol information provided by patient and referring physician’s office.
• Follows up as needed for additional information prior to study.
• Coordinates the scheduling of MRI or CT guided biopsies, special procedures to ensure appropriate information and staff are available at time of procedure.
• Receives beeper requests for special studies.
• Obtains required information and confirms appropriateness of request with staff physicians.
• Schedules special studies in advance obtaining and verifying information in accordance with established protocols.
• Schedules procedures; coordinating them with the relevant staff physician schedule’s to ensure that the appropriate expertise is available for each special study.
• Assists with activities that are the Radiologist’s responsibilities in the performance of MRI or CT scanning.
• Coordinates request for review of MRI studies done at outside institutions
• May coordinate request for review of CT studies done at outside institutions
• Provides support in the areas such as oral or rectal contrast, contract reaction, endoluminal coil placement, CT cystography and colon insufflations or other special procedures.
• Assists staff physicians with scheduling and communication issues related to MRI or CT procedures and assists with quality assurance and protocol optimization.
• Provides preliminary results to referring physician offices upon request.
• Schedules add-on procedures.
• Clarifies orders from referring physicians as needed.
• Calls physician offices to report unexpected results as appropriate.
• Requests additional images, reconstruction, etc. from radiology technologists as directed by staff physicians.
• Helps in maintaining quality assurance of studies
• Helps facilitate protocol optimization of sequences.

Working Conditions

• Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment
• Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Equipment Office equipment

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Computed Tomography (CT) Image Processing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

This position will support the Imaging Response Assessment Core (IRAC) with all aspects of the service. The service provides oncological imaging support to the Siteman Cancer Center. This position will assist with professional aspects of the MRI or Computed Tomography services, scheduling special studies, providing assistance for certain MRI or CT procedures, quality assurance and monitoring. Assists with and facilitates communications among radiology attendings, MRI or CT technologists, referring physicians and their research coordinators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree - Radiologic Technology
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: American Association Radiological Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Work Experience: Registered Radiologic Technologist (1 Year)
• Skills: Communication, Detail-Oriented, Epic EHR, Epic Systems, Following Protocols, Medical Imaging, Patient Information, Patient Scheduling, Quality Assurance (QA), Radiology, Work Collaboratively, Working Independently

Salary Range

Grade C10-H Salary Range $26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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