Clinical/HC Research Associate - Department of Radiology

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Clinical/Health Care Research Associate to support the MRI Recharge Facility.

Responsibilities

• Research/Clinical Activities

• Functions as a technical expert in MRI research

• Performs clinical/health research activities related to MRI

• Conducts complex research experiments in human and animal MRI imaging

• Prepares and participates in monitoring visits

• May perform activities such as patient assessments and review of medical history

• Affirms compliance with study protocol

• Prepares research and grant proposals

• Explores grant opportunities for research facility

• Covers research teams and documents for grant submission

• Maintains SMRT membership to stay current on cutting-edge MRI techniques and changes in the field

• Develops, troubleshoots, and formulates protocols and hypotheses in a specialized field/discipline

• Maintains research website and online scheduler

• Helps maintain information on the facility website to communicate with the outside users as well as document internal procedures

• Facilitates technologist support and equipment use for research studies

• Works with University investigators and research coordinators to develop and submit new MRI research projects

• Protocol Development and Study Responsibilities

• Reviews literature in the development of new imaging protocols for human and animal MRI imaging

• Assists in protocol development and provides input into descriptions of routine MRI research procedures

• Develops study materials

• Liaison with external funding agencies related to supporting facility research

• Subject Recruitment and Enrollment

• Screens, recruits, and obtains informed consent for clinical trials/studies

• Schedules trial related procedures and visits

• Assists principal investigator to determine subject eligibility

• Assists with subject assessments during study participation

• Data Collection and Monitoring

• Investigates and performs critical analysis of current MRI data and MRI literature to advise principal investigators on the proper approach and techniques to achieve optimal research outcomes

• Maintains research website and online scheduler

• Monitors and tracks research protocols for data collection

• Ensures proper archiving of research images, monitor compliance with University, state and federal regulations

• Affords assistance in determining validity of data obtained

• Regulatory Guidelines and Documents

• Assists with preparation of manuscripts for publication and/or presentation at national meetings

• Develops and performs quality assurance procedures

• Maintains compliance with contract and grant terms in accordance with University policies and state and federal regulations

• Develops, implements, and oversees local program guidelines

• Tracks and ensures IRB/IACUC compliance for facility users

• Prepares documents for investigator IRB submission

• Communicates with University departments to assure compliance and adherence to University, state, and federal policies

• Captures and maintains regulatory documents from subjects and assists in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol

• Reports any reportable events to appropriate parties

• Leadership

• Adheres to institutional policies and guidelines

• Provides supervision, oversight and direction for the students, staff and users of the research facility

• Develops and organizes training sessions for student users of facility equipment, disseminates training materials

• Financial Responsibility

• Creates and monitors budgets, establishes fiscal controls, prepares fund allocations to comply with internal and sponsor deadlines

• Oversees and generates monthly billing to facility users

• Analyses, monitors, and reports financial data, information and reports

• Reconciles income and expenditures

• Aids in budget development and management of resources/supplies for study

• Identifies increased costs/inefficient spending and cost containment measures

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology education or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3-5 years of experience operating MRI scanners

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work independently with self-motivation to complete the tasks at hand

• Proficiency in computer software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)

• Demonstrated ability to train and supervise others

• Demonstrated experience providing positive communication and care to patients or research subjects

• Comfortable working with large and small animals undergoing MRI imaging

Desired Qualifications

• Clinical research experience

• Competency with multiple computing platforms (e.g., PC, Linux, Apple)

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement repairs, install and test equipment, perform routine backups of research systems

• Familiarity with image processing and analysis