UNIV - Technical Medical Associate III - Department of Neurosciences

Job Duties

• Responsible for overseeing and operating 3T MRI human scanner.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of all procedures and instrumentation to ensure systems are functioning properly.
• Be able to reset and clean equipment after procedures are complete.
• Maintain all instruments and devices.
• Follow all safety policies and protocols set forth by MUSC.
• Aid in acquiring high quality research MRI examinations with a sound understanding of anatomical positioning and MRI technology using a 3T human scanner.
• Adhere to all MRI safety protocols/standards.
• Screen research participants for metal objects and other contraindications for MRI.
• Ensure all personnel in console and scanning areas are aware of and follow all MRI safety procedures.
• Help with research participant oversight including transport/assistance to and from the scanning room as well as monitoring participants to ensure their safety.
• Maintain participant confidence and privacy by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to the team effort by working with CBI staff to facilitate reliable support for all core responsibilities.
• Communicate with principal investigators as needed to ensure the successful and efficient completion of research studies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Infrequent).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Frequent).
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Infrequent).
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent).
• Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent).
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent).
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Infrequent).
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted (Continuous).
• Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted (Infrequent).
• Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted (Continuous).
• Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted (Continuous).
• Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).