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, 2:30pm - 11:00pm Posted Date 05/19/2026 Salary Range : $52.22 - 68.84 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinite Job # 30581 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. Youll 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 be expected to support all imaging centers staffed by our organization. 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 level*

Salary Range: $52.22 - $68.84 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

• 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

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.