Lead MRI Tech, Full-time, Days, 8hrs

Cedars-Sinai•Marina del Rey, CA

9d•$53 - $83

About The Position

The Lead MRI Technologist provides advanced clinical and operational support within the MRI department, serving as a technical resource and workflow coordinator for MRI staff. The role performs complex MRI examinations, supports quality and safety initiatives, assists with staff training and competency development, and collaborates with leadership to optimize departmental operations, patient throughput, and service excellence. The Lead MRI Technologist serves as a subject matter expert in MRI imaging practices and safety standards and supports compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree or college diploma in Radiologic Technology, Radiography, MRI Technology, or a related imaging or health science field.
Minimum ARRT R.T. (MR) credential or ARMRIT Certified MRI Technologist credential.
Minimum 3 years of MRI Technologist experience in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Sciences, Health Administration, Medical Imaging, or a related field.
MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) certification may be required for individuals assigned MRI safety leadership responsibilities.
5 years of MRI experience with demonstrated leadership and/or advanced clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced and specialized MRI examinations using approved protocols while ensuring image quality, patient safety, and efficient workflow.
Provide real-time technical guidance, troubleshooting, and escalation assistance to MRI staff during complex or urgent cases.
Coordinate and prioritize daily MRI workflow with leadership to support patient access, exam urgency, and departmental productivity.
Monitor image quality and protocol compliance and coach staff to maintain diagnostic standards.
Assist with onboarding, training, and competency validation for MRI technologists, students, and temporary staff.
Support implementation and optimization of MRI protocols, workflows, and technologies with radiologists and leadership.
Participate in quality improvement, performance monitoring, and patient safety activities, including turnaround-time and service-excellence initiatives.
Provide MRI safety oversight and guidance, including screening practices, zone compliance, environmental controls, and staff adherence to safety protocols; may serve as MRI Safety Officer when designated and appropriately certified.
Identify operational challenges with leadership and recommend improvements to efficiency, patient experience, and staff engagement.
Assist with equipment readiness and troubleshooting coordination, and communicate with vendors to support continuity of operations.
Support accreditation, regulatory, and organizational compliance through documentation, audits, and departmental readiness activities.
Model professionalism, accountability, and patient-centered care consistent with Cedars-Sinai values.
Facilitate communication among MRI staff, radiologists, nursing, scheduling, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and quality, safety, and operational initiatives.
Perform MRI Technologist duties as needed and other duties as assigned.
Assist with coordination of patients requiring special considerations, including implants, conditional devices, anesthesia support, or complex clinical conditions.
Collaborate with radiologists and clinical teams on advanced MRI procedures and protocol adjustments.
Monitor MRI equipment functionality, room readiness, and environmental safety in the magnet suite.
Coordinate workflow for emergent or inpatient imaging with nursing units and ancillary departments.
Provide technical guidance on contrast workflows, patient preparation, and MRI-specific procedures within scope of practice.
Support MRI research or specialized imaging protocols.
Assist with MRI scheduling optimization initiatives.
Participate in MRI equipment evaluation or upgrades.