MRI Technician

Guidehouse Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking an MRI Technologist to support NIH research in Baltimore, MD. The role involves performing clinical and research MRI procedures on study participants, including brain imaging, fMRI, and MR spectroscopy, and maintaining strict safety and data quality standards.

Occasional evenings and weekend variations may occur as clinic hours change. You will operate a 3T Siemens MRI system, manage scheduling, and ensure high-quality data acquisition in a fast-paced research

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an Accredited MRI Technology program is required.
• Minimum two years of MRI imaging experience is required.
• AART Certification is required or in process.
• Experience operating 3T MRI systems (preferably Siemens) for research.
• Knowledge of MRI safety practices and human-subject procedures.
• Experience performing MRI QA/QC and data acquisition emphasized.

Aufgaben

• Screen entrants for MRI contraindications and maintain screening records.
• Ensure removal of metal objects and adherence to exclusion criteria.
• Perform clinical and research MRI procedures on participants.
• Collect brain MRI, fMRI, and MR spectroscopy data.
• Operate the MRI control console and select imaging sequences.
• Maintain MRI hardware and peripheral equipment and perform routine tasks.
• Support QA/QC and data management for research studies.

Kenntnisse

MRI Tech program

2+ years MRI imaging

AART Certification

3T MRI (Siemens)

MRI safety practices

MRI QA/QC

Imaging sequence selection

Research data acquisition

Ausbildung

Accredited MRI Technology program

AART Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Family :

Medical Technologist

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

We are currently searching for an MRI Technologist to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through performance of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Baltimore, MD. The hours will initially be evenings (11:30 am - 8:00 pm) but may eventually include weekends subject to changes in clinic operating hours.

• Ensure that everyone entering the scanner room is appropriately screened for MRI contraindications; maintain records of all MRI screening documentation.
• Ensure that all research participants, patients and visitors are free of metal objects and other exclusion criteria.
• Perform clinical and research MRI procedures on patients, including standard clinical MRI scans or more specialized research studies.
• Collect Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain images, functional MRI images and MR spectra (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy).
• Ensure that all human experiments conducted follow applicable NIH standards and regulations.
• Operate the 3T Siemens MRI scanner to perform human brain research, including structural MRI, functional MRI, diffusion MRI, and MR spectroscopy.
• Perform standard clinical and specialized research MRI procedures on research participants and patients.
• Operate the MRI control console, select appropriate imaging sequences, and monitor data acquisition throughout scanning.
• Set up and operate MRI-specific and peripheral equipment, including coils, matrix cameras, display equipment, and other hardware required for functional imaging and data acquisition.
• Perform research procedures and participate in the evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques involving MRI and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
• Operate research equipment, under appropriate senior scientific or clinical supervision, including EEG, MRI, TMS, and tDCS.
• Enter participant/patient information at the start of scanning and monitor data acquisition during scanning.
• Ensure all human research procedures are conducted in accordance with applicable NIH standards, regulations, safety precautions, and MRI Facility procedures.
• Serve as a participant advocate, ensuring participant/patient safety and comfort throughout research procedures.
• Monitor participants during scanning using appropriate patient monitoring systems.
• Transfer, position, and instruct research participants/patients regarding procedures to obtain the imaging results required by the research protocol.
• Perform routine MRI scanner quality assurance procedures and support quality control of data acquisition.
• Ensure MRI, behavioral, and physiological research data are collected at the highest possible level of quality.
• Execute research projects examining the reproducibility and quality assurance of pulse sequences and activation paradigms, with assistance from an MR physicist.
• Support evaluation and implementation of new imaging methods and techniques.
• Collect, archive, and maintain MRI and associated research data.
• Archive imaging data and transfer clinical images to PACS and research data to designated offline workstations.
• Ensure study information is available in PACS and ready for radiologist review.
• Transfer raw and post-processed imaging data to designated databases and/or secure storage media.
• Create and maintain redundant backups of current and historical imaging data.
• Log scans in the appropriate records and maintain associated research reports and spreadsheets.
• Maintain the MRI schedule and coordinate research participant appointments to support efficient scanner utilization and workflow.
• Coordinate non-routine scanner maintenance.
• Ensure scanning logistics, scheduling, equipment, and supplies are addressed in a timely manner.
• Maintain the MRI suite and mock scanner room in a clean, orderly, and appropriately stocked condition.
• Advise staff on operational issues requiring attention and provide guidance regarding scanning activities.
• Participate in developing and maintaining research protocol and operational documentation.
• Assist in training research fellows and other Institute personnel to perform MR studies.
• Provide operational guidance to staff regarding MRI scanning procedures, logistics, equipment, and related research activities.

What You Will Need :

• Successful completion of an Accredited MRI Technology program.
• Minimum TWO (2) years of MRI imaging experience.
• AART Certification
• Experience operating 3T MRI systems, preferably Siemens, and performing structural, functional, diffusion, and MR spectroscopy imaging for human-subject research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MRI safety practices and human-subject research procedures, including participant positioning, monitoring, safety, and comfort.
• Experience performing MRI quality assurance/quality control, imaging sequence selection, and research data acquisition, with emphasis on da