Human Imaging Operations Supervisor
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the position is to facilitate and oversee human MRI MR/ PET CT and PET /CT imaging services for the BRIC utilizing technical and administrative expertise. Technical areas of responsibility include providing for the safety of clinical patients and research subjects during research studies and all clinical procedures and performing imaging studies to acquire the needed images. This position will conduct and oversee MRI MR/ PET CT PET /CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides and imaging contrast agents. Administrative areas of responsibility include ensuring coordination of radioactive tracer production making schedules for imaging technologists to ensure coverage of imaging studies overseeing financial aspects of the human imaging operations and ensuring dose delivery of all doses including ones with a very rapid half-life and those that are non- FDA approved. This position is responsible for developing safety standards and SOPs and managing personnel adherence to these procedures including coordination with EHS in managing radiation safety of all personnel. The position will develop the ability to properly use the scheduling systems for imaging research services clinical scheduling and logging within the EPIC system as needed for clinical procedures. This position will oversee and train imaging technologists to ensure proficiency in the imaging techniques required for ongoing studies within the center. Responsibilities also include ensuring accurate tracking and logging of scanner time for billing purposes as well as effectively managing relationships with investigators study personnel and clinical faculty and staff. This work involves caring for research subjects and clinical patients of all ages and levels of health including children as young as two weeks of age and spanning adulthood. Applicants should have a high level of comfort in working with subjects/patients of all ages and health statuses.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
The position would require registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with certification in Nuclear Medicine MRI and CT (or equivalent licensure or certification). Experience with MR imaging. As the BRIC is a research facility that also conducts clinical imaging candidates should demonstrate a desire to work within the research environment as well as a clinical environment. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty physicians investigators staff and the general public. Position requires the ability to work independently and be self-directed while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Due to the nature of research and clinical imaging the ability to multi-task is essential.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Training experience and certification in Siemens Positron Emission Tomography ( PET ) and Computed Tomography. Experience with Siemens MR scanners is preferred. Previous supervisory experience in an imaging setting is preferred. Familiarity with ACR Accreditation processes understanding JCAHO standards and experience with JCAHO inspections is preferred.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more