MRI Technician (Research Technician IV)

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA

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MRI Technician/Research Technician IV

Center for Advanced Brain Imaging (CABI)

University Research Services and Administration

The Georgia State University/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging (CABI) is looking for an MRI Technician to join our team! CABI is focused on providing advanced brain imaging resources to the Atlanta area neuroscience community. 

The MRI Technician will be supporting the Center and will be pivotal in supporting the researchers at the Center with MRI data collection and assisting CABI users regarding Center procedures and policies. The person will be required to perform a variety of duties focusing on MR scans, which require a range of skills and knowledge of Center and University policies and procedures. They will be responsible for managing and overseeing MRI scans for the Center. The MRI Technician must organize and prepare a range of administrative documents related to MRI scanning and perform as a multifunctional team member of the Center.

Job Purpose: 
Perform MRI scans at a research dedicated imaging center. Support the imaging center’s research mission by providing experience and knowledge of operating an MRI system and MRI-related hardware, ensuring data accuracy, protection of human subjects, supporting PIs and participating in the center’s various educational efforts.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the MRI system and related devices.
  • Demonstrate adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Knowledge of MRI safety procedures in case of emergencies.
  • Perform all MRI scans in compliance with IRB approved protocols including verification of research study’s IRB compliance and subject consenting procedures.
  • Conduct bi-monthly MRI safety training for new students and researchers and maintain a record of safety trained individuals.
  • Ensure MRI safety form is filled out and without any MRI contraindications and ensure safety procedures are followed and understood by the participants prior to the scan.
  • Perform weekly MRI QA procedures.
  • Assist researchers with scheduling scans, approve/deny scheduling requests in accordance with center’s scheduling policies and through the center’s scheduling system. 
  • Maintain a summary log of each completed/incomplete/cancelled scans.
  • Prepare monthly scan reports for billing purposes.
  • Maintain an inventory log of MRI related supplies. 
  • Demonstrate ability and interest to learn new imaging technologies and neuroinformatic systems.


    • Qualifications

    Master's degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.



    College/Business Unit
    11/02/23, 3:59:00 AM

    College/Business Unit: Research & Sponsored Programs
    Location: Atlanta Campus
    Job Posting: 11/30/23, 5:24:59 PM

    Organization

    Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.georgia_state_university1.jpg

    Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

    More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

    georgia_state_university2.jpgThe University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

    Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

    The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

    The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.

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