Advanced Image Processing Specialist

Location Memphis, TN Category Diagnostics & Therapeutics Department Radiology Shift Weekday Day Position Type Full Time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Req # JR8088 Job Description St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking an Advanced Image Processing Specialist to join our Department of Radiology. Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment? We are seeking an Advanced Image Processing Specialist to join the Section of Intelligent Imaging Informatics (i3) in the Department of Radiology. This role would be vital in performing postprocessing of various imaging types spanning multiple modalities and anatomical regions (DTI tractography, SVS spec, AI-based tools (AimIFY.) DSC perfusion, Cardiac, MDME, CSI Spec, DCE perfusion, challenged CVR assessment with BOLD and ASL, ASL perfusion, clinical PET image processing (TBR, metabolic tumor volume calculations) etc). We adopt new tools or replace existing ones whenever that improves patient care. Because of this, adaptability is essential. You must be willing to learn new software quickly and adjust your workflows as our tools evolve. In this collaborative role, you would work alongside radiologists and scientists at St. Jude to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processing as well as QA for images that will help drive forward the clinical and research missions of St. Jude. This role is an opportunity where you can learn and grow. Why Join Us: Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced setting where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Collaborative Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Career Development: Development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in diagnostic imaging. Job Summary: Performs and guides complex diagnostic imaging procedures. Supports overall planning of personnel and resources for effective and efficient patient care. Oversees quality control maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibration of equipment. Addresses time-sensitive and complex lab test results and performs advanced procedures. Monitors and ensures compliance with policies and protocols, addressing any issues or deviations. Manages the planning and procurement of supplies, anticipating and addressing inventory replenishment needs. Assists section leadership with testing new procedures and instrumentation, troubleshooting advanced equipment, updating procedure manuals, and training new employees. Provides training and guidance to team members and leads oversight for clinical, educational, and research endeavors within the area. Job Responsibilities: Assist with evaluating advanced image analysis software packages, initiating training on new software packages, and optimizing standard operating procedures for pre- and post-processing of clinical examinations. Undertake clinical research imaging projects in collaboration with imaging physicians and scientists to ensure optimal image acquisition and development of processing pipelines. Use appropriate specialized hardware and software to ensure that all routine and advanced imaging data sets are processed according to timelines and specifications of clinical research studies. Manage imaging data and analysis information by preparing quantitative imaging data for statistical analysis, documenting, processing, and archiving all relevant quantitative research analyses, and coordinating data retrieval for collaborating study teams. Use independent judgment and knowledge of anatomy and imaging to delineate tumor and normal tissue regions for further analyses. Perform QA of imaging data and post-processed products including identification of imaging artifacts and assessing the validity of registration algorithms to determine their potential impact on analyses Perform in-services with imaging technologists to ensure appropriate performance of acquisitions and accurate and eff…

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