Senior MRI Technologist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Senior MRI Technologist to perform complex MRI exams with advanced equipment, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. You will collaborate with radiologists and the care team to provide compassionate education and support throughout the imaging experience.

This role may float across UCLA Health imaging locations, with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Licenses: ARRT + CRT required, or ARRT + ARMRIT (MR) required.
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• 3 years MRI experience required.
• Graduate from a Radiologic Technologist Program preferred.
• Venipuncture certificate preferred.
• AA or BS degree preferred.
• Siemens experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for MRI safety.
• Administer contrast media.
• Operate advanced MRI and 3D post-processing equipment.
• Ensure accurate image processing and archival.
• Liaise with radiologists and care team; provide education and support.
• Rotate to all UCLA Health imaging sites; weekend/holiday/on-call as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent decision-making

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

MRI safety knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Radiologic Technologist Program graduate

AA or BS degree

Venipuncture certificate

Tools

Siemens MRI systems

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the MRI Operations Director and Medical Director, the Senior MRI Technologist performs complex MRI examinations using advanced imaging equipment and techniques. This role requires strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and MRI safety, with a focus on accurate image acquisition and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include screening patients for MRI safety, administering contrast media, operating advanced MRI and 3D post-processing equipment, ensuring accurate image processing and archival, and maintaining compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards. The Senior MRI Technologist serves as a key liaison between patients, radiologists, and the care team, providing compassionate education, communication, and support throughout the imaging experience.

The Senior MRI Technologist may float between UCLA Health imaging locations, participate in rotating schedules, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage, and may assume lead responsibilities when needed. This position plays an important role in advancing technical excellence, patient safety, and high-quality imaging across UCLA Health.

Internal applicants will be placed in their active/current career ladder.

Salary Range: $58.11 - $76.68/Hourly

Qualifications

Please ensure your resume and application includes ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing these requirements 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
• 3 years of MRI experience - required
• 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