MR Technologist and Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert operator of Siemens Prisma 3T systems during research studies
• Develop, document, and enforce MR safety procedures to maintain minimal risk
• Perform risk assessments for research participants with implanted devices, tattoos, or other conditions
• Administer safety training for all MR system users
• Assist investigators with data collection and data transfer
• Ensure compliance with FDA, IRB, IACUC, and Columbia University regulations
• Maintain the MR system calendar and manage day-to-day research supplies
• Perform diagnostic checks to ensure the MR system is operational and safe

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or a similar field
• 4–6 years of related professional experience
• Current MRI certification and active ARRT membership in good standing
• Current MRSO certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Siemens MR systems within a research environment
• Experience in neuroimaging MRI methods, including structural, functional, diffusion, and spectroscopy
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a collaborative team setting

About the Company

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute unites world-class scientists to conduct groundbreaking research that transforms our understanding of the brain and its influence on the mind and behavior. Located in the state-of-the-art Jerome L. Greene Science Center in Manhattanville, the Institute serves as a collaborative hub for leading scholars in neuroscience.