Advanced Imaging Technologist (MRI) 2

The Advanced Imaging TechnologistMRI provides technical leadership for clinical and research imaging using MRI CT and PET/CT to support veterinary patient care and animal and human research projects. This role develops and implements imaging protocols in collaboration with clinicians and researchers performs advanced imaging procedures and ensures safe efficient operation of imaging equipment and facilities. The position also supports scheduling coordination quality assurance and training of faculty staff and students in advanced imaging techniques and safety practices.

• Full consideration date: Friday July:59pm (MT)

• Signing bonus language: A signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be negotiated for eligible and successful candidates.

• The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State Universitys top ranking in veterinary medicine and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service employee satisfaction and advancements in medicine through clinical service research and innovation.

• Conduct advanced diagnostic imaging by performing and overseeing complex 3D imaging studies (MRI CT PET-CT) in support of clinical care teaching and research ensuring high-quality data acquisition and patient safety.

• Coordinate advanced imaging operations by scheduling studies managing the advanced imaging calendar and aligning workflows across the Veterinary Health System (VHS) including anesthesia and research stakeholders.

• Perform advanced image analysis and post-processing by utilizing specialized viewing and analytical software to reconstruct analyze archive and interpret MRI and CT datasets.

• Manage imaging systems and data infrastructure by maintaining PACS RIS imaging databases archival systems and study documentation for clinical and research use.

• Develop and implement advanced imaging protocols and procedures to optimize animal imaging outcomes for clinical and research objectives exercising independent technical judgment with minimal radiologist oversight.

• Ensure quality assurance safety and regulatory compliance by maintaining imaging suite sanitation overseeing radiation safety protocols and leading quality control programs for advanced imaging equipment.

• Oversee equipment maintenance vendor relations and resource management by coordinating preventative maintenance evaluating service contracts assisting with major equipment purchases monitoring inventory and supporting cost accounting for research projects.

• Support education research and institutional collaboration by providing technical training and presentations supporting DVM student instruction participating in research studies and publications serving as a technical liaison to internal and external partners and performing other duties as assigned.

• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (MR) certification and/or (CT) with a member in good standing status

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare.

• Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials

Limited supervisory responsibilities personnel who will be entering into theMRIsuite and radiation safety in CT

• Bachelors degree in a health life science or related field plus five years of advanced imaging experience or associates degree in radiologic technology OR

• High School Diploma (orGED) plus ten years of relevant advanced imaging experience OR

• Masters degree in a health life science or related field plus two years of advanced imaging experience

• Good computer skills and familiarity with networking PC-based database and spreadsheet programs word processing and image-viewing software

• Additional post-primary ARRT certification in CT/MRI nuclear medicine and/or PET/CT is highly desired.

• Previous experience with MRI multi-slice CT PET/CT and/or nuclear medicine.

• Previous experience in a veterinary medical setting project management experience.

• Experience working in digital imaging RIS/PACS environment.

• Large group PC-based presentation skills.

• Demonstrated history of working well in a team environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills working with personnel at all levels in a hospital setting (faculty administration staff clinicians and trainees).

• Experience with radiopharmaceutical handling patient injection radiation safety protocols and monitoring.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are highly desired.

This position will remain open until filled however for full consideration please apply by11:59pm MT on Friday July 31 2026.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications and a current resume. Optional documents to upload may be appropriate certifications licenses or other documents appropriate to the nature of this position.

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