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MRI Technologist I

Valley Children's Healthcare logoValley Children's Healthcare$45.54–$65.90/hrMadera, CAFull timePosted 6d ago
  • BLS

How this pay compares

This posting states $45.54–$65.90 an hour. Open MRI technologist jobs in California post a median of $72.68 an hour, the middle half $61.57–$84.11, across 48 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. MRI technologists employed in California earn a median of $59.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

About Us

The MRI department at Valley Children’s Healthcare provides superior pediatric care, including Elastography and the use of Monteris equipment to aid in neuro-ablation cases, in a setting that offers some of the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology and family centric care. As a facility with three MRI magnets, we stand upon a 70-year legacy of hospital excellence placing kids and families at the center of all we do. Performing MRI exams and procedures on outpatients, inpatients, and children coming from the emergency department with a focus on patient safety. A key focus for our technologists is to perform job functions as an MRI technologist while modeling our core values within a dynamic and dedicated team who has proven successes in making a difference in children lives in an environment of students, technologists, and others.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of standard and specialty Magnetic Resonance (MR) procedures with accuracy, utilizing radiofrequencies, time varying gradients and a high magnetic field, producing quality studies under a variety of conditions with little supervision. Apply the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice. Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. Radiology (required) And
  • Program Graduate with successful completion from a certified MRI program, formal program in Radiologic Technology, or hospital-based program. (required) Or
  • College Degree - 2 year MRI (or other Imaging related field) (required)
  • College Degree - 4 year (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

  • BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
  • RT-MR - Rad Tech Magnetic Resonance Imaging - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (required)

Work Experience

  • Minimum six (6) months MRI experience/School (required)
  • Pediatric experience (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

  • Bilingual Skills Preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, MRI physics and image production.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$45.54 - $65.90

Workshift

Varied (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Daily Hours

8

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

From Valley Children's Healthcare's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Valley Children's Healthcare

Pediatric health care network with a 358 (source: Valley Children's Healthcare, About Us)-bed children's hospital in Madera, plus specialty care centers and primary care practices serving children in Central California. Source: Valley Children's Healthcare, About Us

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