MRI Technologist

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

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 expected to support all imaging centers staffed by our organization. You will be required to maintain a high degree of accuracy in patient positioning and image acquisition/formation. You will 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

Qualifications

Please ensure your resume and application includes ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing the required licenses/certifications will not be considered.

• Licenses
  • A combination of the ARRT and CRT – required.

OR you need

• A combination of the ARRT and ARMRIT (MR) – required
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required
• Graduate from a Radiologic Technologist Program – preferred
• Venipuncture certificate – preferred
• AA or BS – preferred
• At least 1 year of MRI experience – preferred
• Siemens experience – preferred
• Ability to adapt to advancements and changing technologies
• Ability to identify contraindications for exams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and independent decision‑making skills
• Familiarity with clinical billing (IDX codes)
• Knowledge of human anatomy and pathology
• Strong attention to detail and multi‑tasking abilities
• You will be required to rotate to all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health