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Medical Diagnostic Technician - Advanced

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 3 wk ago
Engineering$66k–$86k/yrPart-time

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate MRI, MR/PET and PET/CT imaging services for the BRIC utilizing technical and administrative expertise. Technical areas of responsibility include providing for the safety of research subjects during research studies, and conducting MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides. Administrative areas of responsibility include ensuring proper use of the scheduling system for imaging research services, adherence to safety standards and SOPs, logging accurate machine time usage for billing purposes and managing relationships with multiple investigators.

This work involves caring for research subjects and clinical patients of all ages, and levels of health. This includes children as young as 2 weeks of age and spanning adulthood. Applicants should have a high level of comfort in working with subjects/patients of all ages, and people ranging from the very healthy to those who are very ill and toward the end of life.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT imaging services.
  • Ensure the safety of research subjects during research studies.
  • Conduct MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides.
  • Manage the scheduling system for imaging research services.
  • Adhere to safety standards and SOPs.
  • Log accurate machine time usage for billing purposes.
  • Manage relationships with multiple investigators.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.

Qualifications

  • Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with certification in in Nuclear Medicine and CT (or equivalent licensure or certification) is required.

Skills

  • Knowledge of radiation safety principles and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to troubleshoot imaging equipment and adapt protocols as needed.
  • Prior experience with clinical research imaging or academic imaging.
  • Desire to work within the research environment as well as a clinical environment, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to follow standardized imaging protocols, strong organizational and documentation skills, the ability to work independently and be self-directed, the ability to multi-task, and a high level of professionalism.

Benefits

  • To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Pay

  • $66,032 - $85,705 - Additional 10% shift premium for 2nd shift.

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. Occasional evenings/weekends. Position does not require on call shifts.
  • The University is closed on major holidays; see https://hr.unc.edu/benefits/leave/holiday-calendar/.

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