The Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC) at OHSU has as its basic mission the advancement of medical imaging. With this charge it has become a center for cutting-edge research in imaging science. It is a research facility independent of existing departments at OHSU.

 

This position functions in the role of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist in the Advanced Imaging Research Center. The MRI Technologist preforms MRI examinations following protocols under the supervision of the department Director.

 

The MRI Technologist promotes OHSU's mission statement by delivering high quality, efficient service to facilitate magnetic resonance research to OHSU and the community. This position helps to create a collaborative environment by integrating education, research, and clinical leadership. The MRI Technologist works with infants, pediatric, adult, and geriatric research subjects.

• Operating the MR instruments for research scans. Ensuring subject safety by reviewing MR screening forms and discussing with study team and subjects before scanning subjects.
• Troubleshooting and assisting in developing research protocols for AIRC faculty and the user community.
• Performing quality assurance scans and test protocols on the AIRC instruments.
• Assisting with general maintenance and upkeep of AIRC MR subject areas and equipment. Ensuring that all subject areas are well-organized, clean, and presentable. Maintains code-cart logging and manages updates. Interfaces with clinical units within OHSU to make sure clean/dirty linens are handled, clinical supplies are stocked (linens, scrubs, contrast, injector kits, IV prep materials, etc.), code-carts are properly logged and updated, and POC instruments/operations are acceptable.
• Scheduling service appointments with contracted Siemens engineers when issues with the instruments arise.
• Provide training and MRI screening for OHSU employees, volunteers, external users, and other. individuals that may be entering AIRC MR Zones.

• Must be ARRT (MR) certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists or ARMRIT certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
• Must be licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or from the Military Training Network.
• Must have and maintain knowledge in the understanding of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions regarding research subject care and the completeness and appropriateness of the exams ordered.
• Must have general computer skills and experience.

• Formal training program with completed range of documented or demonstrated technical competencies that include at least 6 months of full time clinical experience in MRI.
• Experience running research protocols on MR instruments.
• Experience working with research subjects and/or patients with limited mobility, progressed disease, and/or cognitive deficits.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.