Advanced Research MRI Technologist — Brain Imaging

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental options

Retirement 401(a) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Brain Imaging Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an advanced MRI technologist to support research on dedicated 3T systems. You will implement study protocols, ensure participant safety, and contribute to data quality and imaging operations alongside investigators.

This onsite role requires independent work with diverse populations, handling functional MRI, diffusion imaging, and MR spectroscopy while maintaining a meticulously organized imaging environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in radiologic technology or field of study related to the work assignment.
• Two (2) years of MRI experience with human populations and brain-specific imaging.
• Current registration in magnetic resonance imaging through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T.(MR)(ARRT))
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced research MRI examinations using study-specific protocols on Siemens and GE 3T systems.
• Screen, prepare, position, educate, and monitor research participants while maintaining MRI safety and comfort.
• Evaluate image quality and independently troubleshoot acquisition, equipment, peripheral, and task-related issues.
• Perform and document scanner quality control, equipment checks, and corrective follow-up.
• Collaborate with investigators on protocol implementation, testing, parameter selection, and documentation.
• Process, transfer, verify, store, and back up imaging and raw data using approved workflows.
• Train research personnel and maintain study, safety, scanner, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

MRI experience

MRI safety

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in radiologic technology

Tools

Siemens MRI

GE MRI

E-Prime

Presentation

IRB knowledge

Job description

The Brain Imaging Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an advanced MRI technologist to support research on dedicated 3T systems. You will implement study protocols, ensure participant safety, and contribute to data quality and imaging operations alongside investigators.

This onsite role requires independent work with diverse populations, handling functional MRI, diffusion imaging, and MR spectroscopy while maintaining a meticulously organized imaging environment.