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MRI Technician

(ID: 2024-7070)


Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


Axle is seeking a MRI Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) located in Baltimore, MD.


Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.


Deliverables:

  • Work products and documents related to research procedures, including evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques utilizing MRI; operate Siemens scanner for both human and animal research utilizing both structural and functional MRI. - Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to performing quality assurance on scanner, data acquisition and archiving of imaging data; perform different pulse sequence and activation paradigms; focus on reproducibility and quality assurance. - Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to participating in developing and maintaining research protocol documentation and operations; train participants on cognitive tasks specific to protocols; perform study testing and observations duties. - Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to acquainting participants with the MRI scanner; perform research related manipulations during MRI experiments. - Ad-Hoc 
  • Work products and documents related to creating, entering and maintaining data spreadsheet - Ad-Hoc
  • Clean Equipment - Daily
  • Run Validation - Daily
  • Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc


Work Details:

  • Adhere to safety precautions and procedures that govern the MRI Facility. 1 

  • Operate the control console during scanning, including selecting proper imaging sequence. 2 

  • Act as a participant advocate for participant safety and comfort. 3 

  • Collect and archive MRI data. 4 

  • Perform clinical and research MRI procedures on patients and animals, including standard clinical MRI scans or more specialized research studies. 5 

  • Ensure that the MRI suite and mock scanner room are clean, in order and appropriately stocked with supplies to provide a clean environment for participants.
  • Create multiple redundant backups of all imaging data acquired, including past (historic) studies. 
  • 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. 
  • Set up all MRI-specific equipment and matrix camera, coils and display equipment for functional imaging. 
  • 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. 
  • Organizes data into computerized data sets. 
  • Transfer both raw and post-processed images and data to specified databases and/or secure storage media (secure external hard drives and/or DVDs), where they can be stored safely. 
  • Log all scans performed in the appropriate logbook. 
  • Enter participant/patient data at start of scanning and monitor data acquisition during scanning. 
  • Create, enter and maintain research data on associated reports and spreadsheets. 
  • Ensure that MR imaging, behavioral and physiological data collected are of the highest quality. 
  • Archive all image data and transfer of clinical images to the PACS system and the research data to off-line computer workstations; ensure that all study information is available in PACS and ready for radiologist review. 
  • Act as PACS administrator from creating new projects and subjects as required and correcting errors in the PACS database. 
  • Upload non-imaging data into PACS database. 
  • 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. 
  • Ensure that all research participants, patients and visitors are free of metal objects and other exclusion criteria. 
  • Ensure the participant's or patient's safety and comfort throughout scanning using the patient monitoring system. 
  • Transfer, position and instruct research participants and/or patients regarding the procedure to obtain the desired radiographic results as specified by the research study. 
  • Ensure that everyone entering the scanner room is appropriately screened for MRI contraindications; maintain records of all MRI screening documentation. 
  • Act as the MR safety officer determining eligibility for participants.
  • Operates the scanner during both anatomical and functional imaging experiments.
  • Identify equipment malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel in case of malfunctions; schedule and/or perform routine equipment maintenance functions.


1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked



Minimum Education


Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses:

  • AART Certification

 

Field of Study:

  • Nuclear, Industrial Radiology, and Biological Technologies 

 

Software:

  • MS Office Suite 

 

Skills:

  • Interpersonal skills due to extensive participant contact.


Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.


The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.


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