MRI Technician - NIAID – Baltimore, MDKelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a MRI Technician with the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease in Baltimore, MD.This is a long-term contract position which offers:
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
Optional health, vision, and dental plans
Paid leave (min 120 hours) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
Access to NIH/NIAID’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives
Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/
TASKS. The contractor shall:
Executes research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MRI Physicist
Collect Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain images, functional MRI images and MR spectra (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy).
Perform regular quality assurance procedures on MRI scanner and instruments.
Perform clinical and research MRI procedures on patients and animals, including standard clinical MRI scans or more specialized research studies.
Set up all MRI-specific equipment and matrix camera, coils and display equipment for functional imaging.
Operate the control console during scanning, including selecting proper imaging sequence.
Work in conjunction with other clinical staff, research scientists and administrative staff in maintaining the smooth function of the facility.
Perform study testing, observations data entry and other duties associated with study sessions.
Execute research projects focusing on reproducibility and quality assurance of different pulse sequence and activation paradigms with the assistance of an MR physicist.
Ensure that all human and animal experiments conducted follow applicable NIH standards and regulations
Collect, archive and organize MRI data.
Acts as subject/patient advocate, monitoring comfort and subject cooperation with experimental protocol physiological parameters (pulse rate, respiration, oxygen saturation), and length of time of research exams.
Schedules investigators' time on the scanner.
Act as a participant advocate for participant safety and comfort.
Adhere to safety precautions and procedures that govern the MRI Facility.
Operates the scanner during both anatomical and functional imaging experiments
Solves MRI related technical questions by designing and performing independent technical research work
Trains users on how to operate the scanner and gain independence in their experiments
Provides expert level information on the software and hardware capabilities of the MRI scanner
Provides input to decide what modifications of the unit are necessary to produce optimum image spectra and most efficient use of the scanner.
REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nuclear, Industrial Radiology or Biological Technologies
Current AART certification
Excellent Interpersonal skills due to extensive participant contact
Ability to work Evening Shifts
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