MR Technologist & Safety Officer

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Building: Jerome L Greene Science Center
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000

Position Summary

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works - and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50+ labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures, and recovers.

At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of scientific discovery and support a culture of respect. Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative science that can change the world.

Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia's Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world's most vibrant and culturally rich cities.

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 directly to the MR Managing Director, the Technologist/MRSO is responsible for the day-to-day operations of two 3T Siemens MRI systems, supporting researchers by assisting with the execution of their studies, and for the maintenance and enforcement of safety policies, procedures, and training. This role involves working within a specialized environment and may require compliance with specific health and safety protocols, including preventive health measures, to ensure safe interaction within the research setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists investigators in data collection and data transfer.
• Serves as an expert operator of Siemens Prisma 3T systems during research studies.
• Develop, document, and enforce MR safety procedures for research studies, with a focus on maintaining minimal risk.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, IRB, IACUC, and Columbia University regulations, practices, and policies.
• Risk assessment for research participants with implanted devices, tattoos, or other conditions.
• Administer Safety Training for MR system users.
• Maintain calendar for MR system use.
• Maintain supplies for day-to-day research operations.
• Ensures the MR system is operational and safe by performing diagnostic checks.
• Other job-related duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or similar field. 4-6 years of related experience is required.
• Current certification in MRI and active member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in good standing.
• Current MRSO certification or within 90 days of hiring.

Other Requirements

• Prior experience with Siemens MR systems, especially in a research environment.
• Prior experience in neuroimaging MRI methods (structural, functional, diffusion, spectroscopy).
• Demonstrated passion for customer service focus with the ability to interact and collaborate.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team while exercising independent judgment.
• The successful candidate must be flexible in nature, have a sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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