"MRI Research Technologist"

Overview

Perform advanced MRI studies of human subjects including patients and volunteers. Manage the scanner and all aspects of the imaging procedures. Participate with clinicians and research staff in developing and implementing novel MRI paradigms and protocols.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to interview and screen prospective subjects to ensure MR eligibility, safety and compliance with specific protocols.
2. Ability to implement specific protocols, determine and select appropriate scanning planes and technical operating parameters, and assess image quality.
3. Ability to operate novel equipment for presenting stimuli to subjects in magnet. Ability to record novel physiological responses and related data using specialized computer hardware and software. Ability to archive MR Images and patient data. Ability to update and maintain the image databases and discs associated with the scanner.
4. Serve as departmental contact for equipment service personnel to report and resolve equipment faults and provide appraisals of equipment performance.
5. Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art MR technology. Demonstrated expertise in radiological positioning and MR image interpretation.
6. Ability to independently perform advanced MR scans on human study subjects, using SIEMENS 1.5T, 3T, and 7T scanners in conjunction with research protocols developed by Yale Investigators. Ensure valid PATEO and valid HIC protocols are in place and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

1. Expertise operating SIEMENS scanners.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Performs specialized testing procedures appropriate to specialty in such areas as radiology, ophthalmology, and ultrasonography.
2. Reviews patient’s chart, patient’s condition, and physician’s notes to plan and determine method of testing. Positions patients.
3. Sets up, operates, and maintains equipment to conduct tests and procedures appropriate to specialty.
4. Provides information to patients concerning specific tests and procedures. Reads and interprets obtained images. Records test results. Identifies and reports abnormalities.
5. Coordinates processing of slides and film. Instructs and acts as a source of information on testing techniques, procedures, and equipment operation.
6. Schedules patient appointments and originates billing paperwork. Reviews and prepares financial paperwork related to clinical activities.
7. Assists in research projects by analyzing and compiling patient information.
8. Creates visual aids for lecture presentations and publications.
9. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
10. Performs additional functions related to clinical activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree, or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Hourly Range: $31.05

Location: 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Job Category: Technician

Time Type: Full time

Work Model: On-site