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Position Summary
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Clinical/Health Care Research Associate to support the MRI Recharge Facility by providing management and oversight for research studies from beginning to end of project.
This position will perform clinical and healthcare research activities related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Oversee scheduling, billing, and setting annual rate for facility. Develop budgets and utilization projections and reports for facility usage. Explore grant opportunities for equipment and research funding. Develop and implement procedures to support staff and users of facility. Coordinate research meetings, workshops, and events. Work with University investigators and coordinators to facilitate new project submissions. Help maintain facility equipment and ensure proper function. Provide oversight and direction for staff, students, and users of the facility.
Position Responsibilities
Research/Clinical Activities
- Functions as a technical expert in MRI research; Performs clinical/health research activities related to MRI
- Conducts complex research experiments in human and animal MRI imaging
- Prepares and participates in monitoring visits; may perform activities such as patient assessments and review of medical history
- Assures compliance with study protocol
- Prepares research and grant proposals; Explores grant opportunities for research facility
- Coordinates research teams and documents for grant submission
- Maintains SMRT membership to keep current on cutting edge MRI techniques and changes in the field
- Develops, troubleshoots, and formulates protocols and hypotheses in a specialized field/discipline
- Maintains research website and online scheduler; Helps maintain information on the facility website to communicate with the outside users as well as document internal procedures
- Facilitates technologist support and equipment use for research studies
- Works with University investigators and research coordinators to develop and submit new MRI research projects
Protocol Development and Study Responsibilities
- Reviews literature in the development of new imaging protocols for human and animal MRI imaging
- Assists in protocol development and provide input into descriptions of routine MRI research procedures
- Develops study materials
- Liaison with external funding agencies related to supporting facility research.
Subject Recruitment and Enrollment
- Screens, recruits, and obtains informed consent for clinical trials/studies
- Assists principal investigator to determine subject eligibility
- Schedules trial related procedures and visits
- Assist with subject assessments during study participation
Data Collection and Monitoring
- Investigates and performs critical analysis of current MRI data and MRI literature to advise principal investigators on the proper approach and techniques to achieve optimal research outcomes
- Monitors and tracks research protocols for data collection
- Ensures proper archiving of research images, monitor compliance with University, state and federal regulations
- Assists with determining validity of data obtained.
Regulatory Guidelines and Documents
- Assists with preparation of manuscripts for publication and/or presentation at national meetings.
- Develops and performs quality assurance procedures
- Monitors compliance with contract and grant terms in accordance with University policies and state and federal regulations.
- Develops, implements, and oversees local program guidelines
- Tracks and ensures IRB/IACUC compliance for facility users
- Prepares documents for investigator IRB submission
- Communicates with University departments to assure compliance and adherence to University, state, and federal policies
- Collects and maintains regulatory documents from subjects and assist in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol
- Reports any reportable events to appropriate part
Leadership
- Adhere to institutional policies and guidelines
- Provides supervision, oversight and direction for the students, staff and users of the research facility
- Provides secondary supervision, support, and management of research technologists
- Develops and organizes training sessions for student users of facility equipment, disseminate training materials.
Financial Responsibility
- Creates and monitors budgets, establish fiscal controls, prepare fund allocations to comply with internal and sponsor deadlines
- Oversees and generates monthly billing to facility users
- Analyzes, monitors, and reports financial data, information and reports
- Reconciles income and expenditures
- Assists in budget development and management of resources/supplies for study
- Contribute to identification of increased cost/inefficient spending and cost containment measures
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Additional Information
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Pay Grade: 4A
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
- For more information about Why Iowa? Click here
Education Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience operating MRI scanners
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with self motivation to complete the tasks at hand
- Must be proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise others
- Demonstrated experience providing positive communication and care to patients or research subjects
- Comfortable working with large and small animals undergoing MRI imaging
Desired Qualifications
- Clinical research experience
- Competency with multiple computing platforms (e.g., PC, Linux, Apple)
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement repairs, install and test equipment, perform routine backups of research systems
- Familiarity with image processing and analysis
Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. For questions, please reach out to Nathan Topping at nathan-topping@uiowa.edu.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days or until position is filled
- Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Clinical/HC Research Associate
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level: 4A
Contact Information
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Nathan Topping
- Contact Email: nathan-topping@uiowa.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Care Manager
Align your credentials to Trainee or Specialist category
Your eligibility depends on whether you're within five years of graduating or have specialized expertise. Trainee status suits recent graduates; the Specialist category fits professionals with substantial field experience. Confirm which category your host organization and designated sponsor will support before applying.
Build a training plan before contacting host employers
Every J-1 placement requires a signed training plan outlining learning objectives, supervision structure, and duration. Draft a preliminary version specific to care management competencies so prospective host organizations can review it before formally engaging a designated sponsor.
Search for J-1-compatible Care Manager roles on Migrate Mate
Many employers open to J-1 exchange visitors don't advertise that fact on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and care management positions that align with J-1 sponsorship, narrowing your search before you invest time in outreach.
Check whether the role triggers the home residency requirement
Care Manager positions funded by a U.S. government agency or your home government, or filled by nationals from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, carry a two-year home residency requirement after program completion. Verify your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Confirm host organizations have J-1 experience in healthcare settings
Not all health systems or social service agencies have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Ask directly whether the organization has worked with a designated sponsor and whether their compliance team can fulfill DOL-required supervision and reporting obligations throughout your program.
Time your DS-2019 request around your start date
Designated sponsors typically need four to eight weeks to process and issue your DS-2019 after receiving a complete training plan and host agreement. Factor that window into your offer negotiation so your program start date doesn't slip past your planned arrival in the United States.
Care Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Care Manager role?
Most Care Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you graduated within the past five years, or the Specialist category if you bring recognized expertise in case management, social work, or clinical coordination. The Trainee program requires a structured training plan tied to your field of study, while the Specialist category is based on demonstrable professional experience rather than recent graduation.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the hospital or the sponsor organization?
The employer hiring you is called the host organization, not the visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, which issues your DS-2019, monitors your compliance, and signs your training plan. The host organization cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own, even if it initiated your placement and is paying your stipend or salary.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Care Managers?
Many healthcare employers and social service agencies that welcome J-1 exchange visitors don't label their postings that way publicly. Migrate Mate lets you search for Care Manager roles and U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship structures, so you can identify realistic targets before you begin outreach to designated sponsors or host organizations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Care Managers?
It depends on your specific situation. If your Care Manager role is funded by a U.S. or home-country government program, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for social work or healthcare occupations, you'll likely face the two-year requirement. Your designated sponsor will review your DS-2019 application and flag this obligation before your program begins, since it affects any future visa status changes in the United States.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a designated sponsor?
Most designated sponsors require a completed application, proof of relevant credentials or degree transcripts, a written confirmation of interest from a host organization, and a draft training plan outlining your learning objectives and supervision structure. For Care Manager roles, you should also prepare documentation of any licensure, certifications such as a CCM, or clinical supervision hours, since sponsors assess whether your background genuinely aligns with the structured training the J-1 program legally requires.