MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet State policy requirements. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State Government, including the judicial system or any UNC System institution, within the last 12 months (the employee remains ineligible for 12 months from the separation date). The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university. UNC-Chapel Hill has paid a contract placement or recruitment fee on the employee's behalf. This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget availability and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign a Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found in the State policy.

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.

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. Primary purpose of the position is to 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.

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.

Management Preferences - Training, experience and/or certification in areas(s) such as high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography (PET), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) or MIMvista software are also recommended. Working knowledge of and experience in imaging research is preferred.