Cardiovascular Imaging Research Assistant

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid annual and holiday leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement planning and savings

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Image Analyst Assistant to support the Imaging Research Team in cardiovascular studies. You will help with echocardiogram and CMR image analysis, data archiving, quality control, and data collection from imaging studies and medical records.

The role involves maintaining study documentation, collaborating with healthcare professionals and investigators, and preparing results for reports and manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Imaging, Applied Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Experience working with cardiovascular imaging, clinical data, healthcare records, or research-related datasets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with research participants, healthcare professionals, and investigators.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Assist with echocardiographic and/or CMR image analysis and quantitative measurements in accordance with study protocols and established quality standards.
• Review, organize, archive, and maintain cardiovascular imaging data and associated research records to support data completeness and integrity.
• Assist with image quality control activities, including identification of discrepancies, reassessment of outlier measurements, and support of troubleshooting efforts related to analysis issues.
• Collect, enter, verify, and maintain research data from imaging studies, medical records, case report forms, and study databases.
• Maintain study documentation and research records in compliance with institutional policies and study requirements.
• Compile imaging analysis results and study data for investigator review and inclusion in reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Image analysis software

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Image Analyst Assistant to support the Imaging Research Team in cardiovascular studies. You will help with echocardiogram and CMR image analysis, data archiving, quality control, and data collection from imaging studies and medical records.

The role involves maintaining study documentation, collaborating with healthcare professionals and investigators, and preparing results for reports and manuscripts.