MEG Technologist - (940053)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 general supervision to perform basic standard Magnetoencephalography (MEG) procedures.
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
Associate's Degree or higher.
- Licenses and Certifications
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT BCLS
Certified (or eligible for certification) by American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists in EEG and/or Evoked potentials.
Preferred- Experience
Prior experience with patients or research subjects or prior administrative experience and/or administrative manager experience
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 in order 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:
- Abstracts relevant information from patient's clinical record and questions patient for additional information
- Verifies the requisition/chart for valid written order, priority date, ordering comments, physician's notes, precautions and patient consent forms.
- Observes and notes clinical phenomena occurring during patient's/subject's procedure
- Completes exam charges and documentation and forwards to physician in a timely
- Research: Verifies research protocol with study team, and ensures consent is complete
- Assists the MEG Scientist as needed in performing additional imaging procedures.
- Participates in various accreditation processes as directed.
- GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
- 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.
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.
Primary Location
: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines BlvdWork Locations
: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390Job
: Allied HealthOrganization
: 428039 - RA-Core MEGSchedule
: Full-timeShift
: Day JobEmployee Status
: RegularJob Type
: StandardJob Level
: Individual ContributorTravel
: NoJob Posting
: May 15, 2026, 3:23:54 PM