MRI Clinical Research Technologist Specialist

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring an MRI Clinical Research Specialist to join our team! This full-time position follows a schedule of four 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM), including rotating weekends and holidays. One day per week will be spent at the MRI Research Center. This is an exciting opportunity for MRI professionals looking to grow their careers in both clinical and research settings. As an MRI Clinical Research Specialist, you'll support ongoing clinical research efforts under the guidance of the MR Clinical Specialist and collaborate with both clinical and research MRI departments.

Requirements

• Must have satisfactorily completed formal training in a radiology related program, i.e. Radiology or Nuclear Medicine with accreditation by the ARRT or ARMRIT or NMTCB.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of MRI experience in radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.
• ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 34.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GE and Siemens MRI scanners is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all clinical research QA and required documentation for multiple modalities (MR, US, CT, etc).
• Establish and maintain all protocols associated with the clinical research.
• Secure images and image transfer with appropriate de-identifiers.
• Maintain shared work effort in both clinical MR and research MR and will be required to work a minimum of 1 research shift per week in the MRRC.
• Explain procedures and answer patients' questions and concerns before performing the procedure.
• Position patients, choose appropriate factors, and follow established protocols required to produce high quality MR scans.
• Complete requisition and charge vouchers according to department procedures.
• Promptly respond to medical editing requests.
• Film MR exams as described in the protocol guidelines.
• Maintain working knowledge of all scan equipment e.g. coils, upgrade, etc.
• Perform image post processing, networking and archiving as needed.
• Perform patient assessments as needed.
• Perform venipuncture and administer MR contrast as ordered by the radiologists.
• Maintain working knowledge of scanning equipment and perform minor calibrations on the equipment and/or report the need for major services or repairs to proper personnel.
• Operate and maintain monitoring equipment. Demonstrates complete operation of specialty equipment, analyzes data promptly, and completes quality control activities.
• Available for duty according to department guidelines for unscheduled absences, punctuality and manpower requirements.
• Participate in the Patient Safety Program and the quality improvement program of the department and hospital activities.
• Address patient safety through marking sides on films, marking side site, and proper identification of patients.
• Seek increased responsibilities.
• Perform or assist MR physicists with performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Participate in Research Presentations.
• Participate in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Work directly with MRRC Director and MR physicists on protocol development.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of staff and students.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree