MRI Technician
Core
Provides technical support for clinical research laboratories involving MRI technologies, animal imaging, and histology within an academic medical system.
Role type
MRI Technician (Clinical Research)
Builds
Supports clinical trials, functional MRI (fMRI), and research studies requiring MR imaging components.
Domain
Academic Medical Research / Radiology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MRI scanner operation, patient positioning, contrast media preparation, venipuncture, quality assurance scanning, equipment maintenance, research sample processing, data documentation, subject enrollment assistance
Preferred skills
Formal MRI accredited program completion, ARRT or ARMRIT certification, BLS certification, physical examination skills, medical information interviewing
Technologies
Philips Achieva 3.0T, Philips Ingenia 3.0T, Radiology Information Systems
Responsibilities
Perform imaging in the MR according to set protocols; prepare contrast media and administer to patients; review requisitions and schedule exams; evaluate completed exams for quality; perform daily quality assurance scans; maintain equipment and report malfunctions; assist with subject enrollment and informed consent; process research samples and specimens; document research methods and data integrity measures
Seniority
Mid-level Individual Contributor