PRN MRI Technician

Position Summary

The PRN MRI Technician will work as needed in the Radiology unit to perform scans on large and small animal patients. The primary duties and responsibilities for this position will be to operate a Siemens Skyra 3T scanner, receive and position patients to be scanned, and generate images to present to the hospital clinician team.

• Operate the Siemens Skyra 3T scanner for large and small animal MRI procedures, coordinate with anesthesia, faculty and radiology house officers on patient schedules and patient intake, position animals during procedures, generate images to provide to the hospital clinician team.
• Clean control room, magnet and chiller cooling system, communicate with staff on progress of scans and if problems exist.

Classification

Title:

Temporary Office/Clerical
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE: .49

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification: Certificate, Diploma or associate degree in MRI Technology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Hands on experience in using a Siemens MRI scanner, verifiable experience as an MRI technician within a hospital setting, understanding of animal anatomy.

Lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, reach and work with arms overhead, push and pull large animals, pick up and position small animals.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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