Imaging Trainee Assistant, PRN

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

On-site childcare

Retirement Programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Imaging Trainee Assistant who works under a registered technologist to perform diagnostic imaging exams and gain hands-on experience toward becoming a registered imaging technologist.

The position emphasizes clinical training, safety, and adherence to policies while developing knowledge, skills, and critical reasoning under supervision.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders for accuracy and applicability to the ordered exam.
• Interview patient, obtain medical history, and explain procedures to ensure safe imaging.
• Assist licensed technologists and prepare patients for positioning and imaging.
• Ensure images and electronic health records are properly labeled with patient identifiers.
• Collaborate with the team to prioritize exams and support workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Active enrollment in ARRT radiography program

Job description

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 the direct supervision of a registered technologist as directed by a physician to perform a variety of imaging exams for Imaging Services. The Imaging Trainee Assistant is a training/orientation position to develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, tools, and critical reasoning to reduce the learning gap in anticipation of becoming a registered imaging technologist. The Imaging Trainee Assistant performs diagnostic examinations for assigned patients to gain experiences that establish a basis to guide practice and provide safe, quality care with supervision and guidance from experienced staff. The Imaging Trainee Assistant incorporates theoretical knowledge into clinical situations and is able to perform basic skills and assist registered technologists. Practice is under the direct supervision of a registered imaging technologist, referencing policies, procedures, and standards.

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 Must be actively enrolled and attending a program for radiography for the ARRT registry. Limited licensure programs are not eligible.
• Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• All job duties are performed under the direct supervision of a registered technologist and applicants must be currently enrolled and attending an imaging program.
• Imaging Trainee Assistants are required to possess excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Imaging Trainee Assistants need to be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.
• PATIENT CARE
• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to the ordered exam. Interviews patient (two patient identifier), conducts patient screening and obtains medical history pertaining to procedures clinical criteria. Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Assist patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed.
• Screens patients for medications, implanted devices, or other queries for examinations to ensure quality and safety. Assists the physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensures that images and electronic health records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Functions in the department as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines. Works with registered technologists to prioritize exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat and urgent requests.
• Adheres to hospital policies, regulatory compliance, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible with regards to equipment, supplies scheduling, overtime, etc. Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures that all processes and procedures are securely maintained. Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.
• Research as applicable: Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; b) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• 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.

EEO

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.