MRI Technologist

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VCU's Collaborative Advanced Research Imaging (CARI)

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VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Institute for Collaborative Advanced Research Imaging (CARI) invites all interested candidates to apply for our exciting MRI Technologist position! CARI advances multidisciplinary research and training on the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. VCU is UNLIKE the rest. Our impact is measured one student and patient at a time.VCU’s unequaled combination of excellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for every one of our 300,000 “RAMily” members. And that makes us one of the most innovative universities in the country. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive.

All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more.  Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

This MRI Technologist, assigned to the CARI MRI Facility of the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, performs specialized research and clinically based MRIs in accordance with research protocols and established safety standards. Incumbent serves as a liaison between research participants, faculty conducting research, and other members of the research study teams. Incumbent also collaborates with cross-institutional and multi-center scientific researchers on design and verification of new research MRI protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• VCU supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
• Must be physically able to work around an MRI
• Education/Training:
  
  • Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology or related field from an accredited program recognized by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Joint Review Committee on Educational Program in Nuclear Medicine (JRCNMT)
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
  
  • Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
  
  • Current Certification by ARRT or NMTCB
  • Current ARRT/NMTCB MRI certification within 12 months of hire
  • Current CPR certification, or certification within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MRI work experience
• Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment

Job Family: Health Services, University Title: MRI Technologist 1-3, Job Code: 21151N-21153N

Brandon Seigel
seigelb@vcu.edu