Senior MRI Technologist

UCLA Health; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Senior MRI Technologist to perform complex MRI exams using advanced imaging equipment and to ensure patient safety and image quality.

Under the direction of the MRI Operations Director and Medical Director, you will screen patients, administer contrast media, operate MRI and 3D post-processing tools, and maintain compliance with standards across UCLA Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and compassionate patient care during imaging.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and MRI safety.
• Experience with MRI safety screening and contrast administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex MRI examinations with advanced imaging equipment.
• Screen patients for MRI safety and administer contrast media.
• Operate MRI and 3D post-processing equipment and ensure proper archival.
• Collaborate with radiologists and care teams; rotate between UCLA Health sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Independent decision-making

Flexibility for on-call/float

Education

Radiologic Technologist Program graduate

AA or BS in Radiologic Technology

ARRT/CRT or ARMRIT MR certification

Venipuncture certificate

Tools

MRI equipment

3D post-processing

Venipuncture technique

Job description

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Work Location: Calabasas, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

Posted Date

10/02/2026

Salary Range: $58.11 - 76.68 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

33172

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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

Job Qualifications

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• 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
• 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.