MRI Technologist at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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 Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: 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 ChildDevelopment Study (NIH-HBCD) study. These 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 bythis position, but is not meant to be inclusive nor prevent other duties frombeing assumed when necessary.



75% Direct Patient Care:
-Perform standard clinical and advanced research magnetic resonance imaging. These will require 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.





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.  Special Instructions to Applicants  IMPORTANT!  APPLICANTS PLEASE READ! 
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-Maintain a clean and organized work area
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-Organize and prioritize your work
-Be available and respect others' time
-Be innovative 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