RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST- PART TIME

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST – PART TIME

The Richmond Institute for Veterans Research (RIVR), a non-profit organization, associated and located within the Richmond Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Richmond Virginia is looking for a strong candidate who will be responsible for bone mineral density testing (DXA) and high resolution peripheral computed tomography (HR-pQCT) measurements associated with a clinical research study.  S/he will ensure compliance with local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements. 

This is NOT a government position. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follows protocols of a clinical research study as it relates to compliance with local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements. 
• Measures bone mineral density with a research bone densitometer, including whole body, spine, and hip measurements.
• Maintains DXA instrument and performs quality control measures. 
• Communicates with research participants, staff, regulatory affairs and data management groups, laboratory and clinical investigators, management, and outside collaborators.
• Uses overhead lift for DXA and other measurements for spinal cord injured subjects. 
• Provides analysis of DXA measurements and maintains records.
• Undergoes education on principles and utilization of HR-pQCT.        
• Does calibration of HR-pQCT instrument.
• Places subjects in instrument chair with limb immobilization devices 
• Performs measurements of HR-pQCT of radius and tibia and quality control.
• Conducts data verification as indicated, documents, assists the investigator and protocol coordinator with questions, may transcribe and resolve queries of data in case report forms (hardcopy or electronic). 
• Assists in transport of subjects to MRI area.
• Maintains all required paperwork and competencies.

Non Primary Responsibilities:                                                                                           

• Other duties consistent with the above responsibilities. 

Position Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication and patient care skills, ability to learn new techniques, understanding of research methods and ethics.  

Minimum Education/Training Requirements:  Active valid radiology technologist license.  

Minimum Experience:  2-3 years general radiology tech experience.  Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care strongly preferred. Clinical research experience preferred.

Physical Capabilities:  Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.  Must be able to carry light items – up to 25 lbs.  Must be able to use transfer device and place subjects properly.

Work Environment:  Office and clinical environment. 

Salary range up to $45 per hour (based on experience). Experience preferred. Will be 1 to 2 days per week. Training will be provided on DXA and HR-pQCT.

Please send resume and references via email to Robert.adler@va.gov