Job Description: Scan Technician

Description:

The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Lab (SCSNL) is seeking a part-time scan technician to assist in the administration of MRI scans of participants for multiple concurrent child development studies. The successful candidates will learn about the specific studies and contribute to the acquisition of critical data while developing valuable interpersonal skills that will prove beneficial to a future career in healthcare.

Duties include:

• Learning and administering up to 7 different protocols.
• Working closely with children and parents to ensure participant comfort in the scanner
• Working closely with research assistants to adequately complete the scan in the given time.
• Arriving on time to scans and acting in a professional and appropriate manner.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

At least some experience with psychology or neuroscience and an interest in the field. Experience with children is also recommended. Must be able to commit to 1 year.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• A general understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal guidance and supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.
• Developing supervisory skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, and use a telephone.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, operate foot and/or hand controls.

• • Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, human study participants (specifically children with autism ages 8-16) and their parents, and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Job: Research
Location: School of Medicine
Schedule: Part-time