General Associate, MRI Technologist - SOM Diagnostic Radiology

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks an MRI specialist to independently perform clinical and research MRI activities, including data acquisition, archiving, and analysis, within a collaborative imaging environment.

Responsibilities include QA/QC, protocol development, staff training, and contribution to MRI/PET studies, with strong emphasis on safety and compliance. A Bachelor’s degree and ARRT certification are required. This position is nonexempt and located at the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, medical imaging, or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform MRI-related clinical and research activities, including data collection, archiving, analysis, and QA/QC.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Independently perform magnetic resonance relative clinical/research activities

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

• 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.