MRI Technologist

Oklahoma State University; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled MRI Technologist to join their team in Tulsa. In this pivotal role, you will perform standard and advanced magnetic resonance imaging, focusing particularly on infants and children as part of a significant research study. Your expertise will ensure the highest quality imaging while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, contributing to the advancement of medical imaging practices. If you are passionate about patient care and innovative imaging technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the health sciences field.

Qualifications

• Degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent required.
• Certified in MRI from ARRT or ARMRIT with at least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and advanced MRI procedures, especially for infants.
• Assist in maintaining MR safety and training center staff.

Skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Patient Care

Clinical Diagnostic Imaging

Communication Skills

MR Safety Protocols

Education

Degree in Radiologic Technology

Certification in MRI (ARRT or ARMRIT)

Tools

Siemens MRI Scanner

Contrast Injector

Job description

Position Details

Req ID: req18254

Position Title: MRI Technologist

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Position Number: GS9200

OSU Campus: Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine

Department: OSUBIC

Location Address:
1013 E 66th Pl
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: Varies; Typically, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day; 1:00pm-9:00pm Occasional overtime as needed

Job Summary:
The MRI Technologist will perform standard clinical and advanced research magnetic resonance imaging, particularly with babies and children as part of the National Institute of Health - HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study (NIH-HBCD) study. Responsibilities include patient assistance and positioning in the scanner, and collection of imaging data according to standard protocols both with and without MR contrast agents.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The following represents the majority of duties performed by this position, but is not meant to be inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assumed when necessary.

1. 75% Direct Patient Care:
   Perform standard clinical and advanced research magnetic resonance imaging. This includes positioning patients and research participants in the scanner, and collection of imaging data according to standard protocols both with and without MR contrast agents. The candidate will be particularly involved in the collection of breast MRI protocols as well as infant MRI. Assist in the implementation of clinical MRI protocols on a Siemens MRI platform. Assist in transferring imaging data to PACS. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
2. 25% Additional Center-related activities:
   Assist in maintaining MR-safety within the center, including assisting in periodic in-service training for Center staff, and helping to determine MR Conditional status of implanted medical devices. Collection of regular QA data from the MRI scanner. Work as a team member within the OSU Biomedical Imaging Center and an ‘extended team’ member in the labs of research faculty affiliated with the Imaging Center.

Environmental Hazards:
Possible exposure to hazardous material, hot and cold, blood borne pathogens.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry 8-10 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Education & Experience:

Position Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
- Degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
- Certified and Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging from either ARRT or ARMRIT.
- Experience with operation of MR scanner and peripheral instrumentation (e.g., contrast injector, etc.).
- Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills in English.
- At least 1 years' experience as an MRI Technologist performing clinical diagnostic imaging.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a Siemens software platform.
- More than 3 years' experience as an MRI Technologist performing clinical diagnostic imaging.
- Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule.