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MRI Technologist

UCLA Health

Encino, CAJob$55.38–73/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$55.38–73/hr
Location
Encino, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ARRT And CRT Or ARRT And ARMRITBLS Certification

Job overview

The MRI Technologist performs basic and complex MR imaging procedures, post-processing, and image acquisition while supporting UCLA Health imaging centers. The role requires accurate patient positioning, magnetic-field safety screening, and attention to patients’ physical and emotional needs. The technologist also processes orders, maintains procedure records, operates post-processing workstations, archives images, and administers contrast media.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Siemens ExperienceAdaptabilityContraindication IdentificationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent Decision-MakingClinical BillingIDX CodesHuman AnatomyPathologyAttention to DetailMultitasking

Qualifications

ARRT and CRT or ARRT and ARMRITBLS CertificationRadiologic Technologist ProgramVenipuncture CertificateAA or BS1 Year MRI Experience

Full job description

Description

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! 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:

  • 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 levelSalary Range: $55.38 - $73.00/HourlyQualifications

Please ensure your resume and application includes ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing the required licenses/certifications 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

  • At least 1 year of MRI experience - preferred

  • 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

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,742 open MRI Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55.38–73/hr
  • California median$65–80/hr30 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–57/hr647 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $64.19/hr, is 14% below the California median midpoint ($75/hr) — in the middle half of MRI Technologist hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 57 open MRI Technologist jobs in California and 1,742 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
MRI Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (695 postings).
Education
16 of the 1,742 open MRI Technologist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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