General Associate, MRI Technologist - SOM Diagnostic Radiology

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Independently perform magnetic resonance relative clinical/research activities

including data acquisition, archiving and data analysis. Develop appropriate

QA/QC methods. Assist in the development and execution of clinical and

research studies for MRI and MRI/PET, including screening of subjects.

 Work with the Lead imaging specialist and the manager to develop, recommend,

modify and implement policies and procedures and/or methods for clinical and

laboratory research. Develop protocol manuals and data collection instructions.

Identify and address issues and deficiencies and implement effective

solutions. Assist with developing policies, procedures, and/or methods for

clinical research and laboratory experimentation to meet changing needs and

requirements and enforce standards.

 Perform clinical and research activities including data collection, data entry, data

verification, data analysis, compliance and clinical relevance of data.

 Perform administrative duties such as providing training and guidance to

students and other clinical staff. Participate in the design of research and clinical

studies.

 Ensures that quality assurance/quality control and safety compliance aspects are

strictly adhered to within the MRI environment to enable both preclinical, clinical,

and human research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree* in biology, medical imaging, or field of study related to

the research of the laboratory.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in clinical or research settings including two

(2) years in radiological imaging.

Certification: American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification

required.

Preferred:

 Magnetic resonance related clinical/research experience

 MR registry

 Prior training related to occupational safety and health, infection control,

environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing

radiation.

• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 credits in a field related to the

research of the clinic, or Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with at least one year of

experience in a field directly related to the research of the clinic. Except for

qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in

which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance

of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience

requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one

year of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of and skill in the application of assurance compliance issues related

to all clinical and laboratory activities that include both human and preclinical

research.

 Knowledge of MRI related clinical and research techniques.

 Comprehensive understanding and utilization of scientific and technical language

and symbols.

 Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research

theory in both verbal and written communications.

 Ability to develop a collaborative team environment.

 Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or

judgments.

 Ability to network with, and present information to key groups and individuals

including the Director of the center and several Principal Investigators.

 Ability to use a consultative approach to resolve issues in area of responsibility.

 Ability to participate in the design of research studies and assist in the

preparation of technical procedures and reports.

 Ability to perform venipuncture for contrast related imaging studie

RESPONSIBILITIES

As required by the institution for an already established comparable Exempt Job Classification. The position would have been assigned to the comparable Exempt Job Classification, but, because of the FLSA regulation, it has to be designated as Nonexempt.

QUALIFICATIONS

As required in the comparable Exempt Status Job Classification.; As required in the comparable Exempt Status Job Classification. Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. As required in the comparable Exempt Status Job Classification.

Job Identification: 383

Job Category: Research

Job Schedule: Part time

Expected Salary 57

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