Temporary MRI Technician

Department:

Diagnostic Radiology

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Research

Job Req ID:

R108946

Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be a certified Radiology Technician.

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, is seeking an Intermittent Temporary MRI Technician who will run the MRI scanners and related processes for research projects. This position will work on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Operating MRI scanners and collaborating with research teams to ensure the production of high-quality imaging.

• Assessing and positioning patients for procedures while attending to their needs during imaging.

• Optimize imaging protocols for advanced imaging applications.

• Strong understanding of MRI safety standards and screening procedures.

• Preparing and educating patients, reviewing medical histories, screening for pacemakers and metal objects, and ensuring the proper documentation of patient information related to the imaging procedure.

• Ensuring that the MRI rooms are kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

• Be able to work in the evenings and Saturdays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology, MRI Technology, or related healthcare field.

• Current ARRT certification in Radiography (R) and/or MRI (MR) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

• KY State licensure.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of MRI physics, pulse sequences, and imaging parameters. Experience in performing brain, spine, cardiac, and musculoskeletal MRI exams and advanced MRI techniques (e.g., functional MRI, diffusion imaging, spectroscopy, or 4D flow)

• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical MRI experience

• Experience in running a Siemens 3T MRI scanner (Skyra).

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.