MRI Manager - MRI IP - Orange

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UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. It includes the UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed hospital in Orange, as well as four other hospitals and affiliated physicians in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside counties and ambulatory centers across the region. UCI Medical Center is listed among America’s Best Hospitals for 23 consecutive years and hosts the state’s only National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program, Level I adult trauma center, Level II pediatric trauma center, and a regional burn center.

UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people.

The MRI Manager collaborates with medical leadership to develop and implement programs and systems that ensure consistent, high‑quality patient evaluation and treatment. The Manager maintains current knowledge of technical and clinical requirements, develops and enforces standards of practice, and applies service standards across all MRI locations. They lead a continuous quality improvement program aligned with Joint Commission, ACR, and institutional guidelines, monitor patient satisfaction, and provide monthly reports to leadership on quality, financial, and operational initiatives.

• Lead fiscal, human‑resource, and quality outcomes for MRI services across Orange, Irvine, and community ambulatory sites.
• Communicate and enforce MRI safety standards, train and educate technologists, and chair the MRI safety committee.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, ACR, CDPH, and other regulatory standards.
• Analyze operational data, manage budgets, and report income, expenses, and variances.
• Coordinate projects, implement programs, and improve processes, databases, and technology.
• Build and maintain relationships across the health system, providing leadership, conflict resolution, and change management.

• Strong analytical skills for data collection and analysis.
• 5–8 years of experience as an MRI technologist or supervisory role in adult acute care.
• Knowledge of EMR/health records and in‑depth MRI and MRI safety expertise.
• Graduate from an AMA Radiologic Tech program.
• Experience establishing effective MRI policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to persuade, advise, counsel.
• Budgetary experience: establishment, maintenance, and reporting of financial information.
• Subject‑matter knowledge of MRI and regulatory standards.
• Leadership and project coordination experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and management experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Conflict‑resolution skills and ability to build cooperative relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and make sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in applying sound judgment and managing change.

• Prior successful management at a large, multi‑hospital organization or academic medical center.
• MRSO and advanced administrative degree (M.S., M.H.A., M.P.H., M.B.A.).
• ARRT–MRI, ARMRIT certification.

UCI Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, paid sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and numerous discounts and perks. For more details on compensation practices and benefits, please visit the links provided by UCI Health.

The University of California, Irvine requires all applicants to comply with conditions of employment, including background check, live scan, employment misconduct disclosure, legal right to work in the U.S., vaccination policies, smoking and tobacco policy, and a drug‑free environment. Sensitive information must be protected in accordance with institutional policies and privacy laws.

UCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact the Employee Experience Center at eec or (949) 824‑0500, Mon‑Fri 8:30 am‑5:00 pm.