Department: Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr-426001
Career Area: Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment?: No
Posting Open Date : 02/23/2024
Application Deadline: 03/22/2024
Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title: Medical Diagnostic Technician - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent: GN13
Working Title: MRI Technologist
Position Number: ********
Vacancy ID: P018732
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: Thurs-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-6:30pm. This position will work all non-holiday weekends.
Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $61,425-$79,000
Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .
Be a Tar Heel!: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary: A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE
$2,500 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND
$2,500 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Special Instructions section.
The primary purpose of this position is to independently facilitate MRI 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. This position will have a high level of autonomy/independence due to the scheduled hours for this position being 50% on the weekend. Minimum Education and Experience 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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: The position would require registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with certification in Magnetic Resonance (or equivalent licensure or certification). Registry and certification eligible candidates must obtain certification within one year. Position requires experience with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). As the BRIC is a research facility that also conducts clinical imaging, candidates should demonstrate a desire to work within the research environment, as well as a clinical environment. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, investigators, staff, and the general public. Position requires the ability to work independently and be self-directed, while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Due to the nature of research imaging, the ability to multi-task is essential.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Training, experience and certification in high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography (PET), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) and MIMvista software are also recommended. Working knowledge of and experience in imaging research is preferred.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements: Evening work, Weekend work
