Description

University of Maryland, Baltimore is currently seeking a part-time, contractual  Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist to support clinical and research operations in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology. This position is responsible for ensuring design, development, documentation and implementation of research and clinical procedures and protocols involving MRI and MRI/PET using a variety of complex activities. Contribute towards creation of new program(s) or expansion of existing imaging research program(s).

Flexibility in work schedule including working on some weekends with appropriate time off during weekdays.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

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  Independently perform magnetic resonance relative clinical/research activities including data acquisition, archiving and data analysis. Develop appropriate QA/QC methods.  Assist in the development and execution of clinical and research studies for MRI and MRI/PET, including screening of subjects.
  

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  Work with the Lead imaging specialist and the manager to develop, recommend, modify and implement policies and procedures and/or methods for clinical and laboratory research. Develop protocol manuals and data collection instructions. Identify and address issues and deficiencies and implement effective solutions.  Assist with developing policies, procedures, and/or methods for clinical research and laboratory experimentation to meet changing needs and requirements and enforce standards.
  

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  Perform clinical and research activities including data collection, data entry, data verification, data analysis, compliance and clinical relevance of data.
  
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  Perform administrative duties such as providing training and guidance to students and other clinical staff. Participate in the design of research and clinical studies.
  

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  Ensures that quality assurance/quality control and safety compliance aspects are strictly adhered to within the MRI environment to enable both preclinical, clinical, and human research.