Surgical Image-Guided Specialist

Overview

Join us in providing excellence in Patient Care by working as a Surgical Image - Guided Specialist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

What You Will Do: 

Responsible for scheduling of the patient, treatment planning systems, special head frame equipment and sequencing of images for all Navigational Surgery. Promotes interdisciplinary processes and provides integrated services among the Surgical Services and Radiology. 

What You Need: 

• Associate's degree (or Two-Year Professional Program) approved by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist. 
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification required. 
• Bachelor's degree in Physics preferred. 
• Two years' experience in advanced Radiology field.  

Essential Functions: 

1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. 
2. Facilitates the development of a seamless process for Stereotactic patient treatment delivery including Radiation Oncology, Neurosurgery, ENT, and Orthopedics. 
3. Ensures the readiness and appropriate utilization of Stereotactic equipment. 
4. Ensures the timely scheduling of patient diagnostic studies and procedures. 
5. Coordinates the treatment planning software systems for surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
6. Participates in budget preparation for department issues related to image guided navigational equipment. 
7. Serves as a liaison between OR and Radiology to ensure all equipment is working properly. 
8. Facilitates training for continuous coverage. 

Skills for Success: 

• Knowledge of computers, including Unix-based computer systems 
• Knowledge of computer networking 
• Knowledge of cross-sectional and 3 dimensional anatomy