MRI Tech, Per Diem - East Campus

MRI Tech, Per Diem - East Campus

Bring your expertise as a magnetic resonance imaging technician to UC San Diego Health where you'll perform routine to complex MRI procedures under general supervision, following established guidelines and MRI protocols.

Responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients for procedures, administering contrast media per protocol, educating patients, collecting patient history, communicating patient information to the radiologist, entering complex data into the computer system, reviewing and verifying images for technical quality, and troubleshooting MRI-related PACS issues. The MRI Tech acts as a subject matter expert and assists other technicians as needed, demonstrating knowledge of radiation safety principles.

• Graduate of a school of 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 date.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Recent experience in a similar role and setting or new graduate of an approved MRI technology program.
• Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Proven knowledge of radiological computerized systems and applications.
• Thorough understanding of various radiological systems to include PACS and RIS.

• Six (6) months of recent relevant experience.
• Previous hospital experience.

• 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.

Annual Full Pay Range: $149,522 – $149,522 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $71.61 – $71.61.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace