MRI Technologist

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform basic and complex MR imaging procedures and post-processing, with deep knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. You will ensure accurate patient positioning, image acquisition, and safety screening prior to MR exams.

Responsibilities include processing radiology orders, keeping records, operating post-processing workstations, image archival, administering paramagnetic contrast media,

Qualifications

• Understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in patient positioning and image acquisition/formation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of radiology orders
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed
• Operate a variety of post-processing/3D workstations
• Perform accurate image archival
• Prepare and administer paramagnetic contrast media
• Sensitively handle physical and emotional needs of the patient

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient positioning

Image processing

Safety screening

Job description

Description

With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself!

As the MRI Technologist you will perform basic and complex MR imaging procedures as well as post-processing responsibilities. This will require an in-depth understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology. You will be required to maintain a high degree of accuracy in patient positioning and image acquisition/formation. You'll be expected to support all imaging centers staffed by our organization. You'll also need to apply your knowledge of magnetic field safety and properly screen all patients and visitors prior to admittance into the MR magnet room. You will:

• Ensure accurate processing of radiology orders
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed
• Operate a variety of post-processing/3D workstations
• Perform accurate image archival
• Prepare and administer paramagnetic contrast media
• Sensitively handle physical and emotional needs of the patient

*Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level*

Salary Range: $55.38 - $73.00/Hourly