Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri) Technologist

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated MRI Technologist with a positive attitude towards advancing science and technology. Responsibilities include performing daily research and standard of care clinical MRI examinations; managing data for MRI research projects; educating, training and supervising researchers on the operations of the MRI scanners and techniques; preparing daily billing invoices for MRI research; and participating in ACR accreditation procedures.

Responsibilities:

Instrumentation Technologist I (RE004)

Instrumentation Technologist II (RE051)

Tasks:

• Performs daily research and clinical standard of care MRI scans ensuring safe and effective use of the MRI systems; maintaining compliance with the human and animal subject protocols and HIPAA guidelines

• Maintaining records of daily scanner usage for billing purposes

• Manage data for MRI research projects, including archiving images; transferring, storing, and distributing images and data to users; shipping images to off-site data-collection and processing centers for multi-center trials

• Responsible for the daily research and clinical standard of care scans on the PET/MR system, ensuring safe and effective use of this equipment, while working in the presence of radioactive tracers

• Prepare daily billing invoices for MRI research and provide them to the Program Manager for compiling of monthly invoices. Assist Program Manager with monthly reconciliation

• Participate in the ACR accreditation at WIMR and the renewal process. Maintains site compliance by scanning weekly MRI phantoms, completing QC forms, and updating the ACR binder as needed

• Educate, train, and supervise researchers (faculty, fellows, residents, graduate students, and staff) on the operations of the MRI scanners and MRI techniques in accordance with safety and HIPPA guidelines

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Education:

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree with science specialization preferred, but will consider candidates without degree who are otherwise qualified or that have completed an accredited medical program in Radiology Technology.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of experience as a technologist

Registered Radiologic Technologist and Wisconsin Radiographer License

Preferred Qualifications:

MRI experience

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 75% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $68,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications

The starting full time salary for the position is $68,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

This position is eligible for a hiring bonus in the amount of $5,000.

Additional Information:

The title will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and knowledge.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Contact:

Amanda Joncas

ajoncas@wisc.edu

608-262-2716

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Instrumentation Technologist I(RE004) or Instrumentation Tech II(RE051)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/MRI & SPEC

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

298955-AS

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