MRI Supervisor - Hillcrest - 141673

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego seeks an MRI Supervisor to lead the Hillcrest MRI team, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality imaging across radiology services.

You will mentor technologists, drive quality improvement, coordinate training, and work with leadership on staffing, budgets, and policy compliance, including overnight and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years MRI experience/training.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Registered Technologist for MRI (ARRT or ARMRIT).
• Experience applying radiology principles in an acute care setting and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MRI team operations, productivity and staff utilization.
• Ensure protocols and imaging quality across MRI services.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and policy updates.
• Coordinate staff training, competency assessments and development goals.
• Collaborate with radiology leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area

Tools

ARRT MRI Certification

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The MRI Supervisor supervises licensed technologists providing diagnostic and patient care services. Monitors staff utilization and productivity, reviews test results to ensure appropriate application of equipment and imaging systems. Oversees operations of radiology services, ensuring adherence to productivity and quality standards, as well as internal policy and external regulations. Adjusts protocols as needed to achieve high quality results. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Recommends improvements to departmental procedures and policies to provide patients with the highest quality services. Trains radiology technologists on new techniques, systems, operations and regulations. Mentors staff in meeting professional goals and developing growth areas. Consults with radiology leaders on developing strategies for performance improvement. Assists management in coordinating staff development, training, and competency assessment. Communicates regularly across services to assure quality diagnostic services, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams related to improvements in patient care or operations. Participates in recruiting and conducts new employee orientation. Evaluates performance and competency and defines development goals. Recommends changes in staffing and budget to ensure the efficient operation of Radiology. Serves as a role model for assigned staff. Must be proficient and comfortable with all protocols and equipment across the department to help shadow and re-educate technologists on workflows. This role will provide patient care as needed. The MRI Supervisor will oversee the Hillcrest MRI team and have primary oversight of MRI safety compliance. This position is responsible for teams that work variable hours (overnight & weekends) and is expected to connect with these employees for HR and training matters as needed. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training; OR a Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area plus five (5+) or more years of relevant MRI experience/training.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Registered Technologist for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) issued by ARRT or ARMRIT.
• Experience with subject matter knowledge of a radiology modality, with ability to apply principles to an acute care setting to ensure operations meet regulatory standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO).
• One to three (1-3) years lead role or supervisory experience.
• Venipuncture certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $123,000 - $237,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $58.91 - $113.89

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).