Manager, MRI

Category: Professional
Department: 76600 - MRI
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Varies
Hours per day: 8 Hour


About Torrance Memorial

Recognized among the Best Hospitals for 2025–26 and ranked 8th in California, Torrance Memorial continues to set the standard for quality and innovation in health care. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and a deep commitment to our patients and community. When you join us, you’ll find a place where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact truly matters.

Description

Coordinates the technical activities of the MRI Department providing technical expertise for MRI technologists under the general supervision of the Technical Director.

Core Competencies

  • Coordinates the daily activities and workload allocation to the department providing technical expertise and instruction to the Technologist.

  • Coordinates departmental activities with other departments to provide effective and efficient patient care.

  • Monitors the technical quality of work performed by the department and ensures continuous and effective flow of activity.

  • Schedules Technologists for department coverage (24 hours/7 days/week)

  • Implements and maintains appropriate educational instruction for Technologists.

  • Initiates coaching as needed and/or requested.

  • Performs department personnel performance evaluation and competency.

  • Documents department Quality Assurance activities.

  • Responds to, investigates, and assists in resolving patient complaints and suggestions.

  • Identifies, reviews, and/or researches new technologies and their potential capabilities and application to the work of the department.

  • Performs diagnostic procedures and primary duties and responsibilities of Technologists as outlined in the Policy and Procedures manual.

  • Maintains appropriate stock levels of supplies for the continuous operation of the department.

  • Ensures equipment is calibrated and maintained for quality control.

  • Ensures the safety of all personnel within the high magnetic field environment.

  • Maintains the department incomplete list on a daily basis.

  • Assists the Director and Radiologist when needed.



Department Specific Competencies

  • Assists in the selection and hiring of MRI staff.

  • Assists student technologist who may rotate through the MRI scanning area.

  • Coordinates MRI scanner maintenance.

  • Enforces safety policies regarding MRI scanning, makes self aware of all administrative policies with regard to departmental procedures, protocols, care and proper cleaning of equipment.

  • Identifies reviews, and/or researches new MRI technologies and their potential capabilities and application to the work of the department.

  • Assists in providing necessary training and orientation to MRI staff members.

  • Responsible for screening and interviewing patients about to undergo MRI examinations.

 

Education

DegreeProgram
Bachelors 
Completion of a formal MRI Technology training program.

 

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience
2MRI Technologist experience with leadership responsibilities.

License / Certification Requirements

Advanced MRI certification from the ARRT

Compensation Range: 

$105,000 - $180,000 / Annually