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Form of workMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - Beckman Institute for Advanced Scienceand Technology
Beckman Institute for Advanced Scienceand Technology
Job Summary
Oversee all aspects of MRI data collection as it relates to machine operation. Duties & Responsibilities
Physical Demands
Standing : Occasionally Setting up and taking down equipment for scans, assisting subjects Walking : Occasionally Setting up and taking down equipment for scans, assisting subjects Stairs : Rarely Sitting : Frequently Operating MRI Lifting/Carrying : Occasionally Setting up and taking down equipment for scans, assisting subjects Pushing/Pulling : Rarely May need to move small support equipment Bending/Stooping : Frequently Setting up and taking down equipment for ]scans Kneeling : Occasionally Setting up and taking down equipment for scans Squatting/Crouching : Occasionally Setting up and taking down equipment for scans Crawling : Rarely Setting up and taking down equipment for scans Reaching : Occasionally Setting up and taking down equipment for scans Grip/Dexterity : Frequently Twisting : Rarely Setting up and taking down equipment for scans Talking : Frequently Interacting with staff, researchers, and subjects Hearing : Frequently Interacting with staff, researchers, and subjects Repetitive Motions : Occasionally Setting up and taking down equipment for scans Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently Setting up and taking down equipment for scans Visual Acuity : Frequently Operating MRI, interpreting images from scans from quality Physical Exertion : Rarely Setting up and taking down equipment for scans
Working Conditions
Noise : Rarely Hazards : Frequently Fumes/Particles/Allergens : Occasionally Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Frequently
Additional Physical Demands
There is some minimal noise from the operation of the MRI scanning. The job responsibilities will include being within a strong magnetic field and caution is required by the staff member and others they are responsible for in the space. There are some allergens from animal imaging. Some cleaning and PPE are required for human and animal scanning.Minimum Qualifications
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Current/Valid registration or certification of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) by either:
- the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); OR
- the American Register of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Preferred Qualifications
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3873 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000/year. Final salary offered will be determined by a thoroughassessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidateexperience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements and budgetconstraints.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 26, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact jobs@beckman.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1021819
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Beckman Institute for Advanced Scienceand Technology
Job Summary
Oversee all aspects of MRI data collection as it relates to machine operation. Duties & Responsibilities
- Scan human and non-human subjects, including some by approved staff
- Set up and take down supporting equipment for MRI experiments and perform regular cleaning
- Perform daily QA as well as monthly and quarterly coil QA scans
- Confer with investigators, BIC staff and affiliated medical staff to ascertain their needs and recommend and assist with protocols to meet those needs
- Maintain daily logs, document and track issues with users and vendors and perform user training
- Perform duties as requested by the Biomedical Imaging Center administration and support scientists
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Additional Physical Demands
There is some minimal noise from the operation of the MRI scanning. The job responsibilities will include being within a strong magnetic field and caution is required by the staff member and others they are responsible for in the space. There are some allergens from animal imaging. Some cleaning and PPE are required for human and animal scanning.Minimum Qualifications
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Current/Valid registration or certification of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) by either:
- the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); OR
- the American Register of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of experience with human and/or animal MRI scanning
- CPR/AED Certification
- Knowledge of medical imaging scanners and related equipment (e.g., pulse oximeter)
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and service engineers
- Ability to adapt and implement continual changes made to protocols and research paradigms
- Strong communication skills with general public, from infants to older adults, who are participating in imaging studies
- Attention to discretion and strict subject confidentiality at all times
- Ability to interact with faculty, human subjects (for imaging), students, and facility staff
- Ability to conduct research studies and devise new methods for MRI examinations
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3873 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000/year. Final salary offered will be determined by a thoroughassessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidateexperience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements and budgetconstraints.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 26, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact jobs@beckman.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1021819
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
