UC San Diego Health
MRI Tech - La Jolla - 137799
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Title
MRI Tech - La Jolla - 137799
Payroll Title
MRI TCHNO SR
Department
La Jolla Radiology
Hiring Pay Scale
$56.86 - $75.84 / Hour
Worksite
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
90%
Union
EX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Nights, 12 hrs/day, Variable
Filing Deadline
Mon 12/29/2025
Overview UC San Diego Health is inviting applications for a MRI Technician. The position involves performing MRI procedures, ensuring image quality, and maintaining radiation safety. The role may be hired at MRI Tech or Sr. MRI Tech level depending on experience.
Responsibilities Working under general supervision, the MRI Tech performs routine to complex MRI procedures for diagnostic purposes in accordance with guidelines and protocols. They act as a subject matter expert, assist other technicians, apply radiation safety principles, prepare and position patients, administer contrast media per protocol, educate patients, capture patient histories, communicate with radiologists, enter complex data into the computer system, review images for technical and image quality, and troubleshoot MRI‑related PACS issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a radiologic technology or MRI Technology program.
Registered Technologist for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) issued by ARRT or ARMRIT.
Venipuncture certification within six (6) months of hire.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months.
Less than 3 years of recent experience in a similar role or a new graduate (MRI Tech) or more than 3 years of experience (Sr. MRI Tech).
Knowledge of radiological computerized systems and applications.
Thorough understanding of PACS and RIS.
Preferred Qualifications
Six (6) months of recent relevant experience.
Previous hospital experience.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Pay and Benefits Annual Full Pay Range: $127,431 - $158,354 (will be prorated if appointment percentage
Additional Information UC San Diego Health complies with the Pay Transparency Act and expects applicants to comply with vaccination program policies. Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person assessment.
EEO Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, final candidates must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding misconduct within the last seven years.
“Misconduct” means violations of policies such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination.
See UC’s policies: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, Anti‑Discrimination Policy, Abusive Conduct in the Workplace.
Application Instructions Applications are accepted for current job openings only. Submit before the closing date to be considered. Contact your Employment Advisor for layoff applicants and Disability Counselor for reassignment clients.
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Payroll Title
MRI TCHNO SR
Department
La Jolla Radiology
Hiring Pay Scale
$56.86 - $75.84 / Hour
Worksite
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
90%
Union
EX Contract
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Nights, 12 hrs/day, Variable
Filing Deadline
Mon 12/29/2025
Overview UC San Diego Health is inviting applications for a MRI Technician. The position involves performing MRI procedures, ensuring image quality, and maintaining radiation safety. The role may be hired at MRI Tech or Sr. MRI Tech level depending on experience.
Responsibilities Working under general supervision, the MRI Tech performs routine to complex MRI procedures for diagnostic purposes in accordance with guidelines and protocols. They act as a subject matter expert, assist other technicians, apply radiation safety principles, prepare and position patients, administer contrast media per protocol, educate patients, capture patient histories, communicate with radiologists, enter complex data into the computer system, review images for technical and image quality, and troubleshoot MRI‑related PACS issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of a radiologic technology or MRI Technology program.
Registered Technologist for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) issued by ARRT or ARMRIT.
Venipuncture certification within six (6) months of hire.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months.
Less than 3 years of recent experience in a similar role or a new graduate (MRI Tech) or more than 3 years of experience (Sr. MRI Tech).
Knowledge of radiological computerized systems and applications.
Thorough understanding of PACS and RIS.
Preferred Qualifications
Six (6) months of recent relevant experience.
Previous hospital experience.
Special Conditions
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Pay and Benefits Annual Full Pay Range: $127,431 - $158,354 (will be prorated if appointment percentage
Additional Information UC San Diego Health complies with the Pay Transparency Act and expects applicants to comply with vaccination program policies. Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person assessment.
EEO Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, final candidates must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding misconduct within the last seven years.
“Misconduct” means violations of policies such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination.
See UC’s policies: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, Anti‑Discrimination Policy, Abusive Conduct in the Workplace.
Application Instructions Applications are accepted for current job openings only. Submit before the closing date to be considered. Contact your Employment Advisor for layoff applicants and Disability Counselor for reassignment clients.
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