Description
Human Imaging Operations Supervisor
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a highly motivated Human Imaging Operations Supervisor to join our multidisciplinary research enterprise. This is an exceptional opportunity to be a member of a nationally recognized imaging center that supports cutting-edge, high-impact research. The BRIC offers a truly comprehensive and integrated imaging environment, housing state-of-the-art human and preclinical imaging platforms, as well as an on-site radiochemistry and cyclotron facility—a rare combination that enables end-to-end innovation in imaging science. The center supports a wide array of extramural and intramural research projects across UNC, collaborating institutions, and industry partners, making this an ideal role for individuals seeking broad exposure to novel imaging applications and translational science.
Position 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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
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.
Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/320519
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