MRI Technologist

Job Summary:

The Brain Imaging Center in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking an advanced MRI technologist to support research studies conducted on two research-dedicated 3T MRI systems, including Siemens and GE platforms. This onsite position combines expert participant care with research protocol implementation, advanced image-quality assessment, scanner and peripheral troubleshooting, quality control, investigator collaboration, and secure data handling.

The successful candidate will work independently with investigators, research personnel, and participants across the lifespan and from varied clinical populations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to functional MRI, diffusion imaging, MR spectroscopy, and other advanced research methods while helping maintain a safe, organized, and technically rigorous research imaging environment.

The position’s primary responsibilities include:

Key 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.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum 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

Substitution: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: