• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 08/06/2026
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $80-$80

Position Summary

The MRI Technologist reports directly to the Director of Research and performs a wide variety of technical procedures utilizing magnetic resonance imaging to obtain computer-processed images of designated portions of the body.

Responsibilities

• Ensures subject safety by screening for medical conditions, allergy history and foreign objects including metal implants, pacemakers, aneurysm clips, hearing aids and shrapnel.
• Ensure subject and equipment safety by strictly adhering to the MRI safety policy and procedures.
• Perform scans following standardized protocols for each study including subject positioning and setting up of peripheral equipment.
• Reviews the quality of image data of finished scans prior to submission for completion of study.
• Performs clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing and archiving of research records and scans.
• Clearly explains scanning procedures to subjects and answers their questions in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Complete required documentation: Checklists, iLab, Redcap, Sponsor forms.
• Communicate with research study teams as needed.
• Observes subjects while in the MRI area for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts PI or coordinator for instruction.
• Directs other non-technical personnel that may be assigned to the area for which they are responsible.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with escalation of critical incidents promptly to the next level of authority.
• Image non-human primates and large animals.
• Supervise DVM and Study team for MR safety, animal setup and clean up.
• Follow established cleaning protocols after animal scanning.
• Conforms to all HIPAA, OSHA, Infection and safety guidelines.
• Competent to administer contrast media via appropriate peripheral IV access as ordered and directed by qualified physician staff while abiding by NY state guidelines (if appropriately certified)
• Participates along with nursing in monitoring patients pre, during and post contrast administration for possible allergic reaction to contrast media
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 3-5 years of MRI experience or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Experience with advanced MR scanning techniques, including cardiac, noble gas, DTI and Works In Progress (WIP)
• Experience with animal imaging
• New York State Licensed X-Ray Technologist by the Department of Health. Registered X-Ray Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT MRI certification

Preferred Qualifications

• NYS license to inject contrast preferred.
• Must have the ability to perform work in a neat, orderly and safe manner with full knowledge of MR safety and ability to enforce safety regulations is required.  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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