"MRI Technologist"

Under close supervision of the Advanced Neuroimaging Director, the MRI Technologist provides senior level support for the operation of state-of-the-art MRI, providing quality imaging expertise and service to researchers conducting research utilizing MRI and to subjects participating in the studies. This role is essential in maintaining the MRI scanner facility and managing all daily operations and administrative functions, including scanner workflow and operation, routine equipment and supply maintenance, scheduling, and assisting with policy and procedure development, operating peripheral equipment for imaging research, archiving imaging data, maintaining quality control of MRI scanner, and creating advanced research imaging protocols.

This per diem role will have irregular, as-needed hours which will include evenings and weekends based on research needs. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with children and families and experience performing pediatric scanning is necessary for success in this position.

The full salary range for the MRI Technologist is $56.72 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine.
• Minimum of 18 months of MRI scanning.
• Experience with imaging research.
• Experience working effectively with children and families, with an understanding of their unique needs in a healthcare environment (Preferred).
• Experience operating MRI equipment in a clinical setting, including availability to work evening, weekend, or after-hours shifts (Preferred).
• Experience with pediatric scanning (Preferred).
• Current registry certification from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• Current MR certificate.
• Shift Work and Overtime required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as imaging protocols, informed consent and IRB documents and radiology reports.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to skillfully operate an MRI scanner.
• Familiarity with computer systems, including Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel and Word).
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support to Research Operations: Maintains UCR CAN Facility, provides quality imaging expertise, handles administrative tasks like policy development, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Subject Care: Assists with care of subjects, MRI safety screening, and obtaining informed consent.
• Billing: Completes billing procedures for research exams.
• Communication and Training: Communicates with subjects and investigators, provides training on scanning procedures.
• Safety: Develops and performs safety training, maintains MRI safety guidelines.
• Documentation: Completes scanner and study documentation, archives research data.
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Ensures proper maintenance of facility and equipment, operates MRI and peripheral equipment.
• Additional Duties: Performs additional responsibilities as required.
• Professional Development: Participates in educational programs and maintains certifications.