Senior MRI Technologist

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

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

Posted Date

07/14/2026

Salary Range: $58.11 - 76.68 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

31808

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Join one of the nation's leading academic health systems as a Senior MRI Technologist at UCLA Health, where you'll perform advanced MRI procedures using state of the art imaging technology while providing exceptional patient care. Working under the direction of the MRI Director and Medical Director, you'll perform a wide range of complex diagnostic exams, collaborate closely with radiologists and multidisciplinary care teams, and play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality imaging that supports life-changing patient care.

In this role, you'll independently perform advanced MRI examinations, administer contrast media in accordance with established protocols, ensure patient safety through comprehensive MRI screening practices, and utilize advanced post-processing and 3D imaging software. You'll serve as a trusted resource for patients and clinical teams, combining technical expertise with compassionate care to create an exceptional patient experience.

As a Senior MRI Technologist, you'll also help maintain imaging quality standards, support equipment readiness, and have opportunities to serve in a lead capacity when needed. This position offers the opportunity to work across UCLA Health's world-renowned imaging locations while contributing to innovative patient care in a collaborative, academic medical environment.

You will be expected to support all imaging centers staffed by UCLA Health.

• Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level*

Salary Range: $54.79 - $72.30/Hourly

Job Qualifications

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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. 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
• 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

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.