Lead MRI Technologist - Santa Monica

Lead MRI Technologist - Santa Monica - - 30183 - UCLA Health

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Lead MRI Technologist - Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

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

Posted Date

04/22/2026

Salary Range: $60.51 - 79.82 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

30097

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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!

The Lead MR Technologist performs complex MRI procedures using 1.5T and 3.0T systems while providing direct leadership and supervision to ensure efficient patient care and imaging operations. Responsibilities include operating MRI-safe devices, assisting with interventional procedures, administering contrast materials under radiologist supervision and maintaining detailed patient and imaging records in compliance with regulations. You will assist in coordinating patient flow, supervising staff performance, enforcing safety protocols and ensuring proper equipment and supply management. You will also provide patient education, monitor patient safety and their comfort while adhering to strict confidentiality and infection control standards across all UCLA Health System imaging locations.

Salary Range: $60.51 - $79.82 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Please ensure your resume and application includes all relevant certifications and licenses.

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

OR you need

• A combination of the ARRT and ARMRIT (MR) - required
• At least 5 years of MRI experience - required
• At least 3 years of Senior MRI status - preferred
• AA Degree - required
• BS Degree - preferred
• BCLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
• Venipuncture certificate - required
• Graduate from a Radiologic Technologist Program - required
• Ability to train technical staff in clinical applications
• Ability to appropriately confront and resolve issues

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.

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