Description:
Job Title
Clinical Research Imaging Specialist
Department
Research
Reports to
Clinical Research Manager
Status
Full Time/Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Imaging Specialist supports and coordinates imaging activities for clinical research studies under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager. This role reviews clinical trial protocols and imaging manuals to assess technical feasibility and ensure successful implementation across multiple imaging modalities. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert and resource for internal teams, supporting protocol development, quality assurance initiatives, regulatory compliance, and imaging data integrity throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials.
The ideal candidate is a credentialed MRI, CT, or PET technologist with clinical research experience and a strong understanding of research protocols, imaging standards, and regulatory requirements. This individual possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills and works collaboratively with research teams, sponsors, investigators, and imaging staff to ensure study requirements are executed accurately, compliantly, and within established timelines. A commitment to patient care, imaging excellence, and operational efficiency is essential to success in this role.
At Southwest Medical Imaging, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment where employees contribute to advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes. In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, we provide ongoing professional development opportunities, leadership mentoring, and the chance to play a meaningful role in the future of medical imaging research.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute project deliverables for imaging studies in clinical trials in accordance with project scope of work and within sponsor-specified timelines
- Build imaging protocols and perform scans across modalities as needed
- Train other technologists on new imaging protocols
- Assist in preparation and adherence to imaging trial documents i.e. Imaging Manual, Data Transmittal Forms, etc.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
- Assist with imaging queries and quality checks to ensure data integrity
- Apply advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to anticipate issues, assess risks, evaluate options, and implement robust solutions
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Education and Experience (required)
- Registered Technologist (R.T.) with advanced modality experience in CT, MRI, or Nuclear Medicine
- Demonstrates strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project-related systems, using tools effectively for analysis, tracking, reporting, and communication
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in medical imaging
Education and Experience (preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the clinical trials industry
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Quality Assurance/Compliance in a clinical trial setting
- Knowledge of imaging trial documents is strongly preferred; i.e., Image Review Charter, Imaging Manual, Data Transmittal Forms, etc.
- Prior Project Management duties, i.e., driving timelines, deliverables, and managing concurrent priorities
Among the many benefits of a career with Southwest Medical Imaging are the following:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP available if enrolled in Health plan)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Pet Discount Program
- 6 paid Company Holidays
- Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Salary
- Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Ability to travel between various site locations, as needed
- CITI training certification in human subject’s research (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional lifting of research materials and supplies up to 25 pounds.