MRI Technologist

Job Description: Concentric Methods is seeking an Experience MRI Technologist to support the NIH located in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities: Executes research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MRI Physicist. Perform regular quality assurance procedures on MRI scanner and instruments Operate the control console during scanning, including selecting proper imaging sequence Provide clinical expertise to callers remotely, on the NIH IRP staff support line during the COVID 19 pandemic Organizes data into computerized data sets. Enter participant patient data at start of scanning and monitor data acquisition during scanning Perform post-processing steps to acquired images and data as specified by the study investigators 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 Adhere to safety precautions and procedures that govern the MRI Facility Act as a participant advocate for participant safety and comfort Administer oral intravenous contrast material prior to magnetic resonance scans Monitor subject patient comfort and subject cooperation with experimental protocol, physiological parameters pulse rate, respiration, 02 saturation and length of time of research exam 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 Schedules investigators' time on the scanner. Maintain MRI schedule 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. Train research staff and other staff on scanner operation and MR safety issues Provide technical advice in cases when examination parameters chosen by the FMRIP fellow may compromise the quality of the exam Provides expert level information on the software and hardware capabilities of the MRI scanner. Advise staff on any problems that may need attention Provides input to decide what modifications of the unit are necessary to produce optimum image spectra and most efficient use of the scanner. Work in conjunction with other clinical staff, research scientists, and administrative staff in maintaining the smooth function of the facility Assist in scheduling of research participants for MRI scans to achieve a smooth flow and optimal utilization of the Recognize equipment malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel in case of malfunctions Perform regular quality assurance procedures on the scanner, data acquisition and archiving of imaging data Job Requirements: MRI Certification Possess a minimum of 1 year experience within the previous three years as an MRI Technologist trained to