Req ID: 94907 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: MRI - OIC Position Type: Full Time Salary Range Minimum: USD $60.79/Hr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $75.60/Hr.
Who We Are
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
The Lead MRI Technologist assists the Supervisor with overseeing the daily operations of the department technologists, maintaining equipment, ensuring quality and cost management. Assists with ensuring a collaborative, responsive and consultative working relationships across modalities and will all levels of staff and faculty. The incumbent will be proficient in the full range of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), will maintain accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed, coordinate exams with other services, coordinate patient transportation to appropriate areas of the Hospital, communicate pertinent patient information with the ER and Nursing units, and exercise strict patient confidentiality. On an assigned basis, the incumbent will perform complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures at least 80% of the time following prescribed protocols. The incumbent will adhere to the on-call, holiday, weekend and weekly work schedules and participate in rotating shifts as required.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
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Required Qualifications:
Venipuncture Certification
Must be able to participate in on-call rotation
Minimum of five (5) years recent MRI experience in an Adult Acute Care Facility
May be assigned to work in ambulatory clinics
Graduate AMA Radiologic Tech program
Current Basic Life Support Certification
CRT license/certification
Associates Degree in Radiological Services
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain flexibility and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Ability to develop a work pace appropriate to the workload
ARRT-MR
ARRT certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
Previous Lead experience
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Bachelor's Degree in Radiological Sciences
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan
Legal Right to Work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI's unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities.