MRI Technician - BLES (San Antonio, TX)

The Geneva Foundation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 49,593 - 57,859; Part time

Job summary

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a part-time MRI Technologist to support the Blast Overpressure Longitudinal Exposure Study (BLES) on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. The role involves MRI imaging, assisting with research participant screening, and ensuring MRI safety compliance.

Qualifications include registration with relevant MRI certification bodies and proficiency with MRI processes. The position offers a salary range of $36.00 - $42.00 hourly, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or ARRT in Radiography.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to MRI exams and equipment.
• Knowledge of military system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Principal Investigator in monitoring participant data.
• Collects data and performs data entry.
• Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images.

Skills

Proficiency with MRI process

Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, and database systems

Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication

Education

Registered with ARMRIT or ARRT in Radiography

Accredited training in a radiology program

Health care background and/or degree preferred

Job description

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs magnetic resonance imaging studies using an MRI device, which includes screening and preparing patients, positioning, setting imaging parameters, and performing computer processing and displaying images. Assists in developing protocols for patient studies. Performs quality control procedures on equipment. This position will be required to work on-site, 20 hours a week, on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. Background checks will be administered.

Program Overview

This is a part-time position supporting the Blast Overpressure Longitudinal Exposure Study (BLES), a longitudinal study of the effects of blast overpressure on Special Operations Forces personnel. Under the supervision of the BLES team, the MRI Technologist will screen research participants for MRI safety/study eligibility, prepare participants for scanning, position participants for scanning, set imaging parameters, and acquire MRI scans per the study protocol.

Salary Range

$36.00 - $42.00 Hourly. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) with the advanced ARRT registry in MRI or registry eligible. If registry eligible, registry must be current as of date of hire.
• Proficiency with MRI process
• Health care background and/or degree preferred
• Accredited training in a radiology program
• Knowledge of military system preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to MRI exams and equipment
• Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication
• Knowledge of imaging techniques to perform routine tests
• Knowledge of imaging equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, and database systems

Responsibilities

• Assists Principal Investigator with the following:
• Monitors participant data
• Collection of data and data entry
• Transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency
• Develops film in automatic processor
• Adheres to OSHA and infection control procedures
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating a magnetic resonance scanner and obtaining images
• Documents all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
• Interacts and communicates effectively with PI, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the study sponsor