MRI Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced MRI Manager to oversee daily MRI operations, lead a multidisciplinary technologist team, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety, imaging quality, throughput, and staff development.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a complex pediatric imaging environment. The manager will oversee multiple MRI systems and work closely with radiologists, MR physicists, department leaders, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

MRI Operations

• Oversee multi-site MRI operations, primarily at the main hospital location.
• Manage operations across multiple MRI systems, including 1.5T and 3T magnets and an intraoperative 3T MRI.
• Maintain efficient patient flow, throughput, quality, and operational performance.
• Provide leadership on-call availability for operational escalations as needed.

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage approximately 20 FTEs, including Lead MRI Technologists and frontline staff.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technologists across varying levels of experience.
• Support orientation and training, particularly for new graduates and junior technologists.
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish clear expectations for staff accountability.
• Foster a culture of professional growth, delegation, and ownership.

Quality, Safety & Patient Care

• Serve as an operational and safety leader for MRI services.
• Ensure compliance with MRI safety protocols, quality standards, and departmental procedures.
• Manage complex pediatric MRI workflows, including high-volume general anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Identify and address workflow bottlenecks while maintaining patient safety and quality.
• Collaborate with radiologists, MR physicists, department managers, and executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Active ARRT (MR) advanced certification required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• 5+ years of progressive healthcare management experience OR strong experience as a Lead MRI Technologist ready to transition into management.
• Strong MRI technical knowledge and understanding of MR safety.
• Experience with quality, throughput, and complex clinical workflows.
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, delegate, and hold staff accountable.
• Ability to effectively lead a team with a wide range of experience levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• MRSO certification through the ABMRS - highly preferred.
• Pediatric MRI experience.
• Experience managing general anesthesia and sedation MRI workflows.
• Experience mentoring and developing multi-generational teams.
• Multi-site imaging operations experience.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

\nCompany Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?