Why UT Southwestern’s Radiology Department?

The Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern offers an unparalleled level of clinical prowess that covers every known disease and injury and spans 13 divisions. The Radiology Department’s primary focus is providing accurate interpretation and insightful and timely reporting of imaging exams. The department focuses on patient health, but at the same time the department provides excellent basic science and research programs. This enables the department to offer unique and varied training opportunities.

Job Summary

The MEG Research Technician will independently set-up, run, and clean-up after researching MEG scans (after training and approval from the technical director). This role will also assist the study coordinator with scheduling research participants and pre-processing MEG data for selecting research studies.

Experience and Education

·       Associate’s degree or higher.

·       Prior experience with patients or research subjects or prior administrative experience and/or administrative manager experience is strongly preferred. 

·       Current BCLS.

·       Certified (or eligible for certification) by American Board of Registered Electro neurodiagnostic Technologists in EEG and/or Evoked potentials.

·       May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.

Job Duties

MEG Equipment Specific:

·       Performs quality control on assigned equipment and reports issues in a timely fashion.

·       Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order prior to exams, performs troubleshooting if not operating, and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs.

·       Assists with scheduling and coordinating exams as appropriate to ensure smooth workflow.

·       Responds to scheduling inquiries/calls from researchers.

·       Ensures clinical and research schedules are updated to avoid double booking.

·       Performs supply inventory and orders supplies as needed.

·       Maintains list of supplies used per clinical case and study to provide cost estimate of disposable supplies per case. Investigates and finds supplies to fit needs.

·       Communicates supply changes/needs to contractors (i.e., Linens company)

·       Monitors and trains students and/or researchers in all areas of current competencies.

·       Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of MEG by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and maintaining certification. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. 

Patient and Research Subject Interaction:

·       Communicates with patients/subjects clearly and in a professional manner.

·       Ensures proper patient/subject preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions. 

·       Evaluates patient/subject history and symptoms for the procedures clinical criteria.

·       Assist patient/subject in dressing for exam and attends to patients’ physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and table, and positioning for exam.

·       Instructs/communicates with patient/subject and/or patients/subjects’ family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patient’s/subject’s ability to tolerate exam.

Exam Performance for Clinical and Research Studies:

·       Performs standard and complex MEG procedures, utilizing routine and research protocols. 

·       Ensures that scans and records are properly completed with patient/subject identification data and appropriate labeling.

·       Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.

Clinical Specific:

o   Abstracts relevant information from patient’s clinical record and questions patient for additional information.

o   Verifies the requisition/chart for valid written order, priority date, ordering comments, physicians notes, precautions, and patient consent forms.

o   Observes and notes clinical phenomena occurring during patient’s/subject’s procedure.

o   Completes exam charges and documentation and forwards to physician in a timely.

Research:

o   Verifies research protocol with study team, and ensures consent is complete.

o   Assists the MEG Scientist as needed in performing additional imaging procedures.

o   Participates in various accreditation processes as directed.

General Job Responsibilities:

·       Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes (minimum 90% attendance).

·       Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned.

·       Adheres to departmental time, attendance, and tardiness guidelines.

·       Wears employee ID and follows dress code policy.

·       As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.

·       Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.

·       Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.

Performs other duties as needed.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

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.