Imaging Research Specialist

Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services.

Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St.

Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research.

St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St.

Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons).

The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services.

St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world.

Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St.

Joseph’ News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.

In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens .

Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired for us on Facebookand follow us on the health of our community .

we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

Operates and helps maintain MRI scanner develops and codes new methods for MRI collection and reconstruction performs post-processing for faculty helps faculty perform research.

Works under guidance of PI but able to work independently.

• With general guidance from PI, responsible to implement data collection and reconstruction algorithms, test algorithms on the scanner using both phantoms and volunteers, verify performance and robustness of methods, and compare to current methods, where applicable, using quantitative, metric-based approaches.
• Makes original contributions to research and is entitled to write and submit these findings to national meetings. Contributes new ideas and assistance to PI's grant applications.

Assumes responsibility for accurate record keeping and results. Presents findings in regular lab meetings.

• Maintains quality control and is responsible for all equipment utilized in the lab. Initiates routine service checks, preventive maintenance, and calibrations in accordance with equipment manuals and publications to ensure all equipment is performing to standard.
• Trains new personnel on equipment use.
• Participates in own continuing education through literature reviews, presentations, and meeting attendance. Mentors and trains Research Assistants, students and fellows.
• Operates scanner for other researchers, and performs post-processing of data as needed

Qualifications

MINIMUM

MS degree in related engineering or science field.

Prior employment or training in a research clinical or other scientific environment is advantageous.

Must have training or experience in both signal processing and medical imaging physics.

Must be proficient at computer programming and have basic computer systems administration skills.

Must have fundamental knowledge of medical imaging particularly MRI

PREFERRED

PhD in physics engineering or a related discipline

Experience with advanced MRI acquisition and analysis

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Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance.