MRI Technologist & Safety Officer - Research Platform Lead

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute seeks a Magnetic Resonance Technologist and Safety Officer (MRSO) to support the Magnetic Resonance Research Platform. The Technologist/MRSO is a vital member of the Institute's MR Platform, reporting to the MR Managing Director and overseeing two 3T Siemens MRI systems in a busy research environment.

Location is the Jerome L. Greene Science Center in Manhattanville, with adherence to FDA, IRB, IACUC, and university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in radiologic technology or similar field.
• 4–6 years of related experience required.
• Current MRI certification and ARRT in good standing.
• Current MRSO certification or within 90 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators in data collection and data transfer.
• Operate Siemens Prisma 3T systems during research studies.
• Develop, document, and enforce MR safety procedures for research studies.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, IRB, IACUC, and Columbia University regulations, practices, and policies.
• Risk assessment for research participants with implanted devices or other conditions.
• Administer MR Safety Training for MR system users.
• Maintain calendar for MR system use.
• Maintain supplies for day‑to‑day research operations.
• Ensure MR system is operational and safe by performing diagnostic checks.
• Other job‑related duties, as required.

Skills

MR safety procedures

data collection

customer service focus

analytical

organizational skills

oral and written communication

multi-project management

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or similar field

ARRT MRI certification

MRSO certification or within 90 days

Tools

Siemens MRI systems

Job description

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute seeks a Magnetic Resonance Technologist and Safety Officer (MRSO) to support the Magnetic Resonance Research Platform. The Technologist/MRSO is a vital member of the Institute's MR Platform, reporting to the MR Managing Director and overseeing two 3T Siemens MRI systems in a busy research environment.

Location is the Jerome L. Greene Science Center in Manhattanville, with adherence to FDA, IRB, IACUC, and university