Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 3 weeks ago
MEG/Research MRI Technologist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43.19/hr - $55.07/hr
3+ years expChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a leading pediatric healthcare institution committed to advancing healthcare for children. They are seeking a MEG/Research MRI Technologist to coordinate and manage MEG and MRI data acquisition, analysis, and patient preparation while maintaining the quality and efficiency of imaging equipment.
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Responsibilities
Coordination
Scheduling and screening of clinical patients prior to MEG exam
Coordinates and maintains scheduling database between clinical and research staff on a daily basis
Liaising with the Subject Panel and, where necessary, with outside bodies, e.g. user organizations or collaborators, to recruit subjects
Organizing MEG laboratory; timetabling usage of laboratory; liaising with users
Applying experimental and clinical procedures and using measurement instruments; applying protocols and scoring methods, fixing electrodes, measuring MEG and anatomical head coordinates, preparing and organizing equipment for experiments; cleaning and maintaining MEG equipment
Prepares clinical patients and research subjects for optimal MEG scan efficiency
Operates MEG scan equipment and maintains equipment for quality control and efficiency
Running, in collaboration with other participating scientists, experiments on subjects and other investigations, making relevant observations and collecting data
Stimulus preparation, including recording, selecting, adjusting and evaluating stimulus materials
Archives and retrieves MEG/MRI data of patients and research subjects
Maintain imaging database in three separate mediums Raid drive, external hard drive and DVD recording
Collating, summing, and coding data for analysis, where necessary using spreadsheets, specific data collation software and graphing software
Computing averages using standard software available in the laboratories
The post processing of image collections includes, utilizing SAM analysis, dipole modeling, spatial filtering, etc
Estimating sources of neurophysiologic activity in the brain
Prepare Analyzed data for interpretation by PhD and NeuroRadiologist
Developing, in collaboration with other scientists and with the MEG manufacturer, novel methods for MEG analysis, debugging and improving, where necessary, existing data analysis techniques
Acquiring and distributing the relevant knowledge regarding the analysis techniques to colleagues at CHOP and to non-CHOP MEG users
Data extraction and statistical analyses, including use of computer packages
Reporting results of data evaluation to the CHOP MEG community and other groups at CHOP
Reporting results of experiments at scientific conferences and other appropriate media
Attend Neuroprep meetings for the presentation of data to referring physicians
Putting in writing the details of experimental and analysis procedures applied and discussion of results and implications
Preparing diagrams/graphics
Collaborate with Director of research in the writing of scientific publications
Coordinate service and maintenance work with outside vendor
Perform all required duties of an MRI Tech
Perform cryogen fill as established by Environmental Health and Safety
MEG/MRI technologist will perform ongoing inspection of the MEG systems including measurement of cryogen boil-off rate, cryogen Level monitor, general magnet system
Performs all MRI/MEG techniques and examinations according to the procedures determined by the Director of Research
Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time
Produces optimal MRI/MEG scans for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation
Selects proper technical factors, restraining devices and operates MEG/MRI equipment as directed
Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards to ensure the well being of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties
Identifies and develops patients images. Maintain records of exams
Responsible for proper identification on images including patient identification and patient demographics
Develops images 100% of the time
Maintains appropriate records of examinations and MR procedure log
Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System
Conducts self in a professional manner
Subject to on-call status including weekends and holidays
Refers to the Chief Technologist any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities
Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development
Participates in the formal in-service program provided for Radiology Complex
Maintains identifiable/professional attire at all times, including using nametags and ID cards
Answers telephone calls within three rings 95% of the time
Respects confidentiality of patients and co-workers in all circumstances 100% of the time
Greets patients, families, co-workers and others in a calm, professional, friendly manner; makes eye contact, initiates conversation, and identifies self by name
Follows hospital and department procedures and policies
Attends mandatory sessions/meetings/in-services
Adheres to attendance policies and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and application of CHOP and department policies and procedures
Reviews policy and procedure updates from managers and CHOP
Provides or facilitates a clean, safe, quiet and secure environment for all
Reports any incident that seems unusual/deficient to supervisor and/or Security
Corrects and/or reports unsafe, unsecured or unclean environment to supervisor and/or Environmental, Health and Safety, or Facilities departments
Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas
Keeps self and work area neat and organized
Participates collaboratively in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams to resolve conflicts and meet institutional goals
Attends staff meetings as requested 100% of the time. Is recognized as an informed participant or committee member by peers. Completes assignments on time 100% of the time
Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and CHOP goals annually
Participates and contributes to team projects
Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in CHOP and departmental Quality Improvement initiatives
Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position
Attends mandatory education programs 100% of the time
Documents and reports all necessary education and training
Attends CCD classes or pursues outside education
Applies education and training to daily work to enhance job knowledge and skills
Reviews learning needs with supervisor to set individual education and learning goals annually
Follows CHOP and departmental cost control standards: monitors usage of supplies and equipment to eliminate or minimize waste and/or misuse
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to render age appropriate care and services based on patients' developmental needs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED - Required
Technical Diploma Radiology - Required
MRI Technician (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required
At least three (3) years MRI experience - Required
Strong knowledge of MEG data analysis
Proven experience in the use of software packages supporting these techniques
Knowledge of all forms of MR imaging
Knowledge of image processing equipment
Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Clinical research field - Preferred
Previous Magnetoencephalography (MEG) MEG - Preferred
Previous Cryogen Safety - Preferred
Knowledge of BESA, Unix and Linux environment and experience in multimodal integration (MEG/MRI, MEG/fMRI, MEG/DTI) is preferred
Benefits
$15K SIGN-ON BONUS!
Company
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine.
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