MRI Clinical Research Technologist Specialist

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PAFull-time

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

ds—hands-on clinical work and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge imaging research that shapes the future of patient care.

If you’re an MRI professional ready to expand your expertise and make an impact in both clinical and academic settings, we want to hear from you!

Why Join UPMC Presbyterian?
• Collaborate with leading researchers and clinical specialists.
• Contribute to groundbreaking studies in MRI and multimodality imaging.
• Gain experience in both clinical operations and research applications.

What You’ll Do:
• Coordinate and oversee QA and documentation for clinical research across imaging modalities (MR, CT, US, etc.).
• Establish, maintain, and standardize research imaging protocols.
• Perform high-quality MRI exams while supporting research data collection and image transfer processes.
• Work closely with MR physicists, researchers, and the MRRC Director on protocol development and technical initiatives.
• Participate in research presentations, QA testing, and system-level standardization activities.
• Provide training and onboarding support for staff and students.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety, performing venipuncture and administering contrast as ordered.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot MRI and monitoring equipment as needed.

Qualifications

    Benefits

    • Start strong: Earn a $20,000 sign-on bonus when you join our team!

    Responsibilities

    • In this unique hybrid role, you’ll work four 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with rotating weekends and holidays, including one day per week at the MRI Research Center (MRRC)
    • This position offers the best of both worlds—hands-on clinical work and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge imaging research that shapes the future of patient care
    • Collaborate with leading researchers and clinical specialists
    • Contribute to groundbreaking studies in MRI and multimodality imaging
    • Gain experience in both clinical operations and research applications
    • Coordinate and oversee QA and documentation for clinical research across imaging modalities (MR, CT, US, etc.)
    • Establish, maintain, and standardize research imaging protocols
    • Perform high-quality MRI exams while supporting research data collection and image transfer processes
    • Work closely with MR physicists, researchers, and the MRRC Director on protocol development and technical initiatives
    • Participate in research presentations, QA testing, and system-level standardization activities
    • Provide training and onboarding support for staff and students
    • Ensure patient comfort and safety, performing venipuncture and administering contrast as ordered
    • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot MRI and monitoring equipment as needed


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