MRI Technologist - North Hollywood

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in North Hollywood, CA is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MR imaging procedures and post-processing tasks across our imaging centers. You will maintain precise patient positioning and image quality while applying safety screening protocols for the MR environment.

The role requires ARRT/CRT or MR certification, BLS, and MRI experience. You will rotate to all UCLA Health radiology sites and collaborate closely with radiologists and staff.

Qualifications

• ARRT and CRT – required; MR certificate – required.
• BLS certification – required.
• Graduate from Radiologic Technologist Program – preferred.
• 1 year MRI experience – preferred.
• AA or BS – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and complex MR imaging procedures and post-processing.
• Maintain high accuracy in patient positioning and image acquisition.
• Screen patients/visitors for MR safety and restrictions.
• Rotate to all UCLA Health radiology sites.
• Operate post-processing/3D workstations and archive images.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as needed.
• Support imaging centers staffed by UCLA Health.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Adapt to changing technologies

Education

ARRT credential

CRT credential

MR certificate

BLS certification

AA/BS degree

Venipuncture certificate

Tools

3D workstations

Job description

Work Location: North Hollywood, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Duration

indefinite

Salary Range: $55.38 - 73 Hourly

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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

Job Qualifications

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

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.