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As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.\nWorking with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.\nEmp Status\nRegular Full timeWork Shift\nCompensation Range\nThe base pay scale for this position is $23.90 - $36.54. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing\nThe Clinical Imaging Research Assistant provides foundational operational support for the imaging data and protocol infrastructure that underlies clinical research activity across Hospital for Special Surgery. Reporting to the Radiology Director of Clinical Research Operations, this position focuses exclusively on the imaging-specific infrastructure components of research, which includes executing data extraction and delivery workflows, tracking and resolving open imaging protocol questions, and maintaining the organizational systems that enable the Department to fulfill its imaging research obligations at scale.\nThis role does not serve as a member of individual study teams. Instead, it functions as an infrastructure resource that supports the imaging operations layer on which multiple studies depend.\nThe Clinical Imaging Research Assistant is well-suited to a motivated early-career candidate seeking to develop deep familiarity with clinical imaging environments, clinical research data workflows, and the operational environment of an academic medical center.\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nA. Imaging Data Extraction & Delivery\nExecute DICOM image extraction requests from institutional imaging data archives in response to formally submitted research data requests.\nApply de-identification workflows in compliance with IRB protocols, HIPAA requirements, and institutional data governance standards prior to any data transfer.\nOrganize extracted image sets according to study-specific naming conventions and folder structures and deliver to designated research repositories or secure transfer destinations.\nMaintain accurate records of all extraction and delivery transactions, including request source, data scope, de-identification method, and delivery confirmation.\nB. Protocol Decision Tracking & Follow-Up\nMaintain a live, organized tracker of open imaging protocol questions submitted by study teams or raised during study onboarding, including sequence parameters, acquisition settings, and modality-specific requirements.\nPersistently follow up with the appropriate departmental experts, including MRI technologists, radiologists, and imaging physicists, under the direction of the Director of Radiology Clinical Research Operations to drive resolution of open protocol questions within expected turnaround windows.\nDocument resolved protocol decisions in a format suitable for incorporation into study records and escalate unresolved or complex questions to the Director as needed.\nC. Research Imaging Request Intake & Routing\nServe as the operational first point of contact for incoming imaging data requests and protocol support inquiries, ensuring all requests are logged, acknowledged, and triaged in a timely manner.\nMaintain the departmental request tracking system, keeping status fields current and flagging requests that are approaching or exceeding expected timelines.\nRoute requests requiring senior judgment or cross-departmental coordination to the Director of Clinical Research Operations.\nD. Data Quality & Completeness Verification\nPerform structured quality checks on extracted and prepared image sets prior to delivery, confirming that expected imaging series are present, de-identification has been correctly applied, and output formats conform to study specifications.\nDocument QC findings and flag discrepancies for review before data handoff is completed.\nE. Research Repository & Infrastructure Maintenance\nSupport the ongoing organization and upkeep of departmental imaging research storage infrastructure, including XNAT or equivalent systems.\nEnforce consistent folder structures, file naming conventions, and access documentation standards across active and archived research data holdings.\nAssist the Director in identifying and addressing gaps or inconsistencies in repository organization.\nF. Research Imaging Session Logistics\nCoordinate scheduling and communication with imaging technologists and operations staff for research imaging sessions that require special setup or fall outside routine clinical scan workflows.\nServe as an operational liaison between study teams and technical imaging staff for session logistics, without assuming clinical study coordination or regulatory responsibilities.\nG. General Infrastructure Support\nProvide flexible day-to-day operational support to the Director of Clinical Research Operations across active imaging infrastructure needs.\nAssist with maintaining departmental standard operating procedures related to imaging research data handling and protocol documentation.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in a health sciences, natural sciences, biomedical, or related field.\nStrong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and maintain accurate records.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow up persistently and professionally with clinical and technical staff.\nComfort working within structured workflows and data management systems in a regulated environment.\nProficiency with standard productivity and data organization tools (Microsoft Office suite, spreadsheet tracking, file management).\nPreferred\nFamiliarity with DICOM imaging concepts, PACS systems, or clinical imaging environments gained through coursework, research experience, or clinical exposure.\nPrior experience in a clinical, laboratory, or academic research setting, including gap-year, post-baccalaureate, or research assistant roles.\nBasic understanding of HIPAA requirements and research regulatory frameworks.\nExperience with research data management platforms or medical imaging repositories (e.g., XNAT, REDCap, or similar).\nWORK ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT\nThis position is based on-site at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and operates within the Department of Radiology and Imaging. The Clinical Imaging Research Assistant works in close daily collaboration with the Director of Clinical Research Operations and interacts regularly with imaging technologists, physicists, and informatics staff across the Department.\nThis role offers a structured entry point into the research operations of a leading academic medical center, with direct exposure to clinical imaging systems, research data infrastructure, and the regulatory environment governing human subjects research. Candidates with aspirations in medicine, biomedical research, or health informatics will find this position provides meaningful, substantive preparation for graduate or professional school.\nREPORTING STRUCTURE\nThe Clinical Imaging Research Assistant reports directly to the Radiology Director of Clinical Research Operations. The Director provides day-to-day supervision, assigns and prioritizes work, and conducts periodic performance reviews. 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