Part-Time Research MRI Technologist

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A public research university is seeking a part-time MRI technologist to work evenings and weekends at their imaging center. The role includes scanning research participants and developing imaging protocols, emphasizing participant safety. Candidates should be registered RT/MRI Technologists with MRI certification, along with strong interpersonal skills and experience in high-field MRI. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, and references for consideration.

Qualifications

• Motivated, independent, and well-organized individual.
• Experience with high-field scanning is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Motivated, independent candidate with the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Scan adult and pediatric research participants.
• Ensure participant safety during imaging.
• Collaborate on development of imaging protocols.
• Troubleshoot and implement changes to existing protocols in coordination with investigators.
• Conduct safety training and perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

Registered RT/MRI Technologist with MRI certification

Job description

Application Instructions:

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Social, Life, & Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (SLEIC; www.imaging.psu.edu) at Penn State University has an opening for a part‑time (up to 20 hours per week) MRI technologist for evening and weekend imaging. The imaging center contributes to Penn State's thriving research environment by providing state‑of‑the‑art brain imaging and data analysis facilities. The research MRI technologist's principal duties and responsibilities include: scanning adult and pediatric research participants using a broad range of established and new methods; ensuring participant safety; collaboration on the development of imaging protocols; troubleshooting and implementing changes to existing protocols in collaboration with the investigators; conducting safety training, and other related duties. This position requires a motivated, independent, well‑organized individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to those with experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging including high‑field scanning and/or familiarity with MRI in a research‑oriented facility. All candidates for this position must be registered as an RT/MRI Technologist with MRI certification.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and experience, a recent CV/resume, and the names and contact information for 2 letters of recommendation.

Questions about the position can be directed to the Co‑Director for Human Imaging at SLEIC, Dr. Emma Jane Rose ([e-mail]).

Background Checks/Clearances

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