MRI Technician

Job Title: MRI Technician

Location with zip code: Baltimore, MD 21224

Duration: Full time

Certification: AART certification

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform regular quality assurance procedures on the scanner, data acquisition and archiving of imaging data
• Operate 3T Siemens scanner for human brain research utilizing MR spectroscopy, structural and functional MRI
• Ensure that all human experiments conducted follow applicable NIH standards and regulations
• Act as a participant advocate for participant safety and comfort
• Ensure that MR imaging, behavioral and physiological data collected are of the highest quality
• Execute research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MR physicist
• Assist in training research fellows and other NIDA employees to perform MR studies
• Advise staff on any problems that may need attention as well as provide guidance and ensure that scanning logistics, scheduling and supplies are taken care of in a timely fashion
• Ensure that the MRI suite and mock scanner room are clean, in order and appropriately stocked with supplies to provide a clean environment for participants
• Participate in developing and maintaining research protocol documentation and operations
• Operate various research equipment following the training by and supervision of senior PhD MD level personnel Physicists, neuroscientists, physicians including, but not limited to EEG, MRI, TMS, tDCS
• Maintain MRI schedule
• Perform research procedures on research participants and participate in the evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques utilizing
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI and transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS
• Create multiple redundant backups of all imaging data acquired, including past (historic) studies.
• Executes research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MRI Physicist.
• Set up all MRI-specific equipment and matrix camera, coils and display equipment for functional imaging.
• Operate the control console during scanning, including selecting proper imaging sequence.
• Execute research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MR physicist.
• Perform clinical and research MRI procedures on patients, including standard clinical MRI scans or more specialized research studies.
• Ensure that all human experiments conducted follow applicable NIH standards and regulations. 
• Collect Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain images, functional MRI images and MR spectra (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy). 
• Perform regular quality assurance procedures on MRI scanner and instruments.
• Organizes data into computerized data sets.
• Archive all image data and transfer of clinical images to the PACS system and the research data to off-line computer workstations; ensure that all study information is available in PACS and ready for radiologist review.
• Transfer both raw and post-processed images and data to specified databases and/or secure storage media (secure external hard drives and/or DVDs), where they can be stored safely.
• Log all scans performed in the appropriate log book.
• Enter participant/patient data at start of scanning and monitor data acquisition during scanning.
• Create, enter and maintain research data on associated reports and spreadsheets.
• Ensure that MR imaging, behavioral and physiological data collected are of the highest quality.
• Collect and archive MRI data.
• Acts as subject/patient advocate, monitoring comfort and subject cooperation with experimental protocol physiological parameters (pulse rate, respiration, oxygen saturation), and length of time of research exams.
• Ensure that all research participants, patients and visitors are free of metal objects and other exclusion criteria. 2 - Adhere to safety precautions and procedures that govern the MRI Facility.
• Ensure the participant's or patient's safety and comfort throughout scanning using the patient monitoring system.
• Transfer, position and instruct research participants and/or patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired radiographic results as specified by the research study.
• Act as a participant advocate for participant safety and comfort.
• Ensure that everyone entering the scanner room is appropriately screened for MRI contraindications; maintain records of all MRI screening documentation. 1
• Perform all aspects of standard clinical imaging – prepare the patients to be scanned; explain the MRI procedure; address MRI safety screening for contraindications.
• Operates the scanner during both anatomical and functional imaging experiments.
• Operate the MRI scanner doing structural and functional imaging and MR spectroscopy studies, which are part of clinical research studies.
• Operate the control console during scanning; select proper imaging sequences; operate peripheral hardware for effective image and data acquisition.
• Perform standard clinical and more specialized research MRI procedures on patients (e.g., functional MRI, diffusion MRI, MR spectroscopy).
• Schedules investigators' time on the scanner.
• Assist in scheduling of research participants for MRI scans to achieve a smooth flow and optimal utilization of the Facility. Solves MRI related technical questions by designing and performing independent technical research work.
• Attend staff meetings to indicate MRI protocol progress/issues.
• Trains users on how to operate the scanner and gain independence in their experiments.
• Track all training and coordinate renewal of training.
• Provides input to decide what modifications of the unit are necessary to produce optimum image spectra and most efficient use of the scanner.
• Schedule and coordinate all non-routine scanner maintenance.

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to research procedures; operate Siemens scanner for human research utilizing both structural and functional MRI. Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to performing different pulse sequence and activation paradigms; focus on reproducibility and quality assurance. Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to performing study testing and observations duties.- Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to acclimating participants with the MRI scanner; perform research related manipulations during MRI experiments. Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to creating, entering and maintaining data spreadsheets. Ad-Hoc
• Clean Equipment – Daily
• Inspect Equipment - Daily

Qualifications:

• Interpersonal skills due to extensive participant contact.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies Inc., (TSCTI) is one the fastest growing healthcare staffing companies in the United States. With presence in all 50 States and 6000+ employees nationwide, we have been providing unparallel healthcare and technology staffing services to Public and Private sectors for over 26 years.

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