MRI Technologist - North Hollywood

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform basic and complex MR imaging procedures, post-processing, and image management across UCLA Health imaging centers. The role demands deep knowledge of anatomy and safety, accuracy in patient positioning, and proficiency with MRI workflows.

The position requires MR certification, ARRT/ARMRIT credentials, BLS, and hospital radiology experience. You will rotate to all UCLA Health sites, handling contrast media and patient care with a strong

Qualifications

• Licenses: ARRT and CRT – MR certificate required.
• 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 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.

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
• Rotate to all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

ARRT & CRT MR certification

ARMRIT MR certification

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Radiologic Technologist Program graduate

AA or BS degree

Tools

Siemens MRI

Job description

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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 be expected to support all imaging centers staffed by UCLA Health

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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: $52.22 - $68.84 Hourly

Qualifications

Please ensure your resume and application includes ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing these requirements will notbe considered.

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


• 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