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Clinical Care Coordinator roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the healthcare facility or clinic acts as your host employer.
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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.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Research/Clinical Activities:
- Function as a technical expert in MRI research. Perform clinical/health care research activities related to MRI.
- Conduct complex research experiments in human and animal MRI imaging.
- Prepare and participate in monitoring visits; may perform activities such as patient assessments and review of medical history.
- Assure compliance with study protocol.
- Prepare research and grant proposals. Explore grant opportunities for research facility.
- Coordinate research teams and documents for grant submission.
- Maintain SMRT membership to keep current on cutting edge MRI techniques and changes in the field.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and formulate protocols and hypotheses in a specialized field/discipline.
- Develop and implement research plan in collaboration with PI.
- Maintain research website and online scheduler. Help maintain information on the facility website to communicate with the outside users as well as document internal procedures.
- Facilitate technologist support and equipment use for research studies.
- Work with University investigators and research coordinators to develop and submit new MRI research projects.
Protocol Development and Study Responsibilities:
- Review literature in the development of new imaging protocols for human and animal MRI imaging.
- Assist in protocol development and provide input into descriptions of routine MRI research procedures.
- Develop study materials.
- Liaison with external funding agencies related to supporting facility research.
Subject Recruitment and Enrollment:
- Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consents for clinical trials/studies.
- Assist principal investigator to determine subject eligibility.
- Schedule trial related procedures and visits.
- Assist with subject assessments during study participation.
Data Collection and Monitoring:
- Investigate and perform critical analysis of current MRI data and MRI literature to advise principal investigators on the proper approach and techniques to achieve optimal research outcomes.
- Monitor and track research protocols for data collection.
- Ensure proper archiving of research images, monitor compliance with University, state and federal regulations.
- Assist with determining validity of data obtained.
Regulatory Guidelines and Documents:
- Assists with preparation of manuscripts for publication and/or presentation at national meetings.
- Develop and perform quality assurance procedures.
- Monitor compliance with contract and grant terms in accordance with University policies and state and federal regulations.
- Develop, implement, and oversee local program guidelines.
- Track and ensure IRB/IACUC compliance for facility users.
- Prepare documents for investigator IRB submission.
- Communicate with University departments to assure compliance and adherence to University, state, and federal policies.
- Collect and maintain regulatory documents from subjects and assist in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol.
- Report any reportable events to appropriate party.
Leadership:
- Adhere to institutional policies and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, oversight and direction for the students, staff and users of the research facility.
- Provide secondary supervision, support, and management of research technologists.
- Develop and organize training sessions for student users of facility equipment, disseminate training materials.
Financial Responsibility:
- Create and monitor budgets, establish fiscal controls, prepare fund allocations to comply with internal and sponsor deadlines.
- Oversee and generate monthly billing to facility users.
- Analyze, monitor, and report financial data, information and reports.
- Reconcile income and expenditures.
- Assist in budget development and management of resources/supplies for study.
- Contribute to identification of increased cost/inefficient spending and cost containment measures.
LOCATION
Location: Iowa City, IA
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree or successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
BASIC 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clinical research experience.
- Competency with multiple computing platforms (e.g., PC, Linux, Apple).
- Able to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement repairs, install and test equipment, perform routine backups of research systems.
- Familiarity with image processing and analysis.
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.
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.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
INTRODUCTION
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.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Research/Clinical Activities:
- Function as a technical expert in MRI research. Perform clinical/health care research activities related to MRI.
- Conduct complex research experiments in human and animal MRI imaging.
- Prepare and participate in monitoring visits; may perform activities such as patient assessments and review of medical history.
- Assure compliance with study protocol.
- Prepare research and grant proposals. Explore grant opportunities for research facility.
- Coordinate research teams and documents for grant submission.
- Maintain SMRT membership to keep current on cutting edge MRI techniques and changes in the field.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and formulate protocols and hypotheses in a specialized field/discipline.
- Develop and implement research plan in collaboration with PI.
- Maintain research website and online scheduler. Help maintain information on the facility website to communicate with the outside users as well as document internal procedures.
- Facilitate technologist support and equipment use for research studies.
- Work with University investigators and research coordinators to develop and submit new MRI research projects.
Protocol Development and Study Responsibilities:
- Review literature in the development of new imaging protocols for human and animal MRI imaging.
- Assist in protocol development and provide input into descriptions of routine MRI research procedures.
- Develop study materials.
- Liaison with external funding agencies related to supporting facility research.
Subject Recruitment and Enrollment:
- Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consents for clinical trials/studies.
- Assist principal investigator to determine subject eligibility.
- Schedule trial related procedures and visits.
- Assist with subject assessments during study participation.
Data Collection and Monitoring:
- Investigate and perform critical analysis of current MRI data and MRI literature to advise principal investigators on the proper approach and techniques to achieve optimal research outcomes.
- Monitor and track research protocols for data collection.
- Ensure proper archiving of research images, monitor compliance with University, state and federal regulations.
- Assist with determining validity of data obtained.
Regulatory Guidelines and Documents:
- Assists with preparation of manuscripts for publication and/or presentation at national meetings.
- Develop and perform quality assurance procedures.
- Monitor compliance with contract and grant terms in accordance with University policies and state and federal regulations.
- Develop, implement, and oversee local program guidelines.
- Track and ensure IRB/IACUC compliance for facility users.
- Prepare documents for investigator IRB submission.
- Communicate with University departments to assure compliance and adherence to University, state, and federal policies.
- Collect and maintain regulatory documents from subjects and assist in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol.
- Report any reportable events to appropriate party.
Leadership:
- Adhere to institutional policies and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, oversight and direction for the students, staff and users of the research facility.
- Provide secondary supervision, support, and management of research technologists.
- Develop and organize training sessions for student users of facility equipment, disseminate training materials.
Financial Responsibility:
- Create and monitor budgets, establish fiscal controls, prepare fund allocations to comply with internal and sponsor deadlines.
- Oversee and generate monthly billing to facility users.
- Analyze, monitor, and report financial data, information and reports.
- Reconcile income and expenditures.
- Assist in budget development and management of resources/supplies for study.
- Contribute to identification of increased cost/inefficient spending and cost containment measures.
LOCATION
Location: Iowa City, IA
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree or successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
BASIC 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clinical research experience.
- Competency with multiple computing platforms (e.g., PC, Linux, Apple).
- Able to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement repairs, install and test equipment, perform routine backups of research systems.
- Familiarity with image processing and analysis.
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.
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.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Care Coordinator
Verify your credentials meet Trainee category requirements
The J-1 visa Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate plus at least one year of experience outside the U.S. Gather transcripts, licensure documents, and employer letters before approaching any host organization.
Target healthcare systems with established J-1 host agreements
Hospitals, integrated health networks, and federally qualified health centers are most likely to have existing relationships with State Department-designated sponsors. Search Migrate Mate to find Clinical Care Coordinator roles at organizations already familiar with J-1 hosting obligations.
Confirm the host can articulate a structured training plan
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan. Before accepting an offer, ask the employer whether they've hosted J-1 participants before and whether a program supervisor can document your weekly learning objectives in writing.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Clinical Care Coordinator positions funded by a foreign government or falling under a skills shortage list in your home country may carry the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your country and funding source with the designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued.
Align your program duration with the Trainee category ceiling
J-1 Trainee programs are capped at 18 months, with no extensions beyond that limit. Structure your offer letter and training timeline to fit within this window, and clarify with the sponsor what happens to your status if the host extends your role.
Negotiate the offer before the sponsor issues your DS-2019
Once the designated sponsor submits your DS-2019, the program category, host employer, and training objectives are locked. Resolve compensation, schedule, and role scope with the host before sponsorship paperwork moves forward to avoid costly amendments.
Clinical Care Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Care Coordinator role?
Most Clinical Care Coordinators qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree and at least one year of post-degree work experience outside the U.S. Professionals with significant specialized expertise may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Current students completing a practicum may use the Intern category, which has a 12-month ceiling.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Care Coordinator?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the healthcare employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and oversee program compliance. The hospital or clinic where you work is the host employer. These are two separate entities with distinct legal obligations under the J-1 program.
How do I find Clinical Care Coordinator positions where the host employer is open to J-1 participants?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for Clinical Care Coordinator roles at U.S. employers with documented experience hosting international professionals. Because J-1 hosting requires coordination with a designated sponsor, targeting organizations already familiar with the process significantly reduces the time between offer and DS-2019 issuance.
Can I transition from J-1 status to a work visa after my Clinical Care Coordinator program ends?
Possibly, but the two-year home residency requirement can block a direct transition to H-1B visa or other employer-sponsored visas if it applies to you. You'd need either a waiver from USCIS or to fulfill the residency obligation first. Confirm your waiver eligibility early in the process, not after your program concludes.
What documents does the host employer need to prepare for J-1 sponsorship?
The host employer typically provides a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan, proof of adequate insurance coverage, and confirmation of a designated program supervisor. The designated sponsor uses these materials to evaluate the placement before issuing the DS-2019. Delays almost always trace back to incomplete or vague training plan documentation from the host site.