MRI Imaging Specialist — Advanced Tech & Care

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MR imaging procedures, post-processing, and related responsibilities across UCLA Health imaging centers. The role requires precise patient positioning, image acquisition, and safe contrast administration.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT/CRT or ARMRIT MR certification, BLS, and prior MRI experience, with strong anatomy knowledge and communication skills. Rotation across UCLA radiology sites is expected.

Qualifications

• ARRT/CRT or ARMRIT MR license required.
• BLS from AHA or Red Cross required.
• Radiologic Technologist Program graduate preferred.
• Siemens MRI experience preferred.
• AA or BS degree preferred.
• 1 year MRI experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to advancements and changing technologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and independent decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and pathology.
• Familiarity with clinical billing (IDX codes).
• You will rotate to all UCLA radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and complex MR imaging procedures and post-processing duties.
• Maintain accuracy in patient positioning and image acquisition/formation.
• Ensure accurate processing of radiology orders.
• Maintain up-to-date records of procedures performed.
• Operate post-processing/3D workstations.
• Prepare and administer paramagnetic contrast media.
• Sensitively handle patient physical and emotional needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent decision‑making

Multi‑tasking

Adapt to technologies

Knowledge of anatomy & pathology

Identify contraindications

Education

Radiologic Technologist Program graduate

ARRT/CRT certification

ARMRIT MR certification

BLS certification (AHA/ Red Cross)

Tools

Siemens MRI experience

Job description

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MR imaging procedures, post-processing, and related responsibilities across UCLA Health imaging centers. The role requires precise patient positioning, image acquisition, and safe contrast administration.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT/CRT or ARMRIT MR certification, BLS, and prior MRI experience, with strong anatomy knowledge and communication skills. Rotation across UCLA radiology sites is expected.