Senior VRS Specialist Radiation Specialist (Medical Center Annex)

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Works with current and evolving medical programs external partners in order to understand the human anatomy and avoid critical structures in the human body in simulation.

• Participates in projects programs and action plans with regards to the virtual reality platform to meet department goals. Mentors and reviews the work of VRS Specialists.

• Leads the development and delivery of patient specific simulations for clinicians owning timelines prioritization and quality (surgeons radiation oncologists) for optimal treatment planning.

• Owns and continuously improves the 3D/4D/5D image reconstruction program: establish checklists and quality thresholds.

• Manages vendors and internal IT to ensure optimal operation of the program and all the virtual reality simulation equipment and software.

• Spearheads in developing tailored 3D/4D/5D analysis modeling and simulation of all types of multiple imaging modalities via DICOM networks in a near real-time and non-real-time environment with a readily accessible virtual patient chart.

• Ensures patient specific simulations meet or exceed evolving best practices.

• Ensures the programs equipment and software updates are current and functioning error-free.

• Provides timely high-quality information data reports and documentation on all virtual reality simulation projects.

• Continually measures tracks and improves quality outcomes on all virtual reality simulation projects.

• Assists the administrator in annual budgeting for the virtual reality simulation program.

• Assists administrator to ensure supporting procurement processes are in place.

• Works under the direction of the medical director and team to ensure growth and stability of the program.

• Participates in research and further development of simulation applications and interfaces.

• Responsible for keeping the medical director and administrator up to date on leading state of the art related technologies competitors and potential partners government regulations and potential new laws.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business Health Care Engineering or a related field

• Masters degree MD or PhD strongly preferred

• Four years of experience working with relevant imaging modalities required

• Real-time 3D simulation experience including machine learning and artificial intelligence in medical/biomedical field required

• Experience/training related to human anatomy and disease processes preferred

• Healthcare experience and knowledge preferred

• N/A

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Must have a firm understanding of imaging principles and technologies

• Must understand the methods and procedures relating to translation of acquired imaging information and medical reports into knowledge

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nations leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nations leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG) these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care but are on the forefront of research developing leading-edge technologies and treatments and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.