The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging is seeking a full-time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Research Technologist. The incumbent is responsible for performing technical and administrative work of MRI operations for clinical trial research participants as well as for preclinical/translational studies utilizing the equipment within the medical imaging internal service provider core. The MRI Research Technologist performs routine to complex diagnostic and technical procedures under the ... more details
The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging is seeking a full-time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Research Technologist. The incumbent is responsible for performing technical and administrative work of MRI operations for clinical trial research participants as well as for preclinical/translational studies utilizing the equipment within the medical imaging internal service provider core. The MRI Research Technologist performs routine to complex diagnostic and technical procedures under the direction of a medical imaging researcher. The incumbent conducts MRI scans and monitors the quality and accuracy of MRI images.
The incumbent in this position serves as a key member of the research team focused on high impact imaging-based research. This research group focuses on the design and implementation of the next generational tools for medical imaging to improve the quality of patient care.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Operate a magnetic resonance (MR) scanner to obtain images for use by medical imaging physicians and researchers while following established guidelines and MRI Protocols.
- Insert, monitor, and/or remove a peripheral intravenous catheter for IV support related to MRI.
- Operate DXA equipment and perform DXA scans on patients.
- Ensure that quality assurance checks and scheduled maintenance on medical imaging ISP MRI scanners, DXA scanners and on other equipment are performed and documented.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of radiology equipment.
- Knowledge of the human anatomy and proper positioning of the patient to perform imaging as prescribed.
- Knowledge of procedures employed with radiation hazards, materials, safety data sheets and their application.
- Ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with patients, physicians, technologists, support personnel, and other staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people in a wide variety of professional levels.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient-related information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems and to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of information while having the ability to be flexible and adjust to changing situations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows Office.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in a healthcare or related field with an appropriate health-related Virginia license.
Experience: At least 3 years of magnetic resonance (MR) experience.
Licensure: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with emphasis in MR
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
TO APPLY
Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0062594. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searchinFind Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:
Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.
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