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MRI Technologist

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

... services to patients at our San Mateo clinic, ensuring accurate, high-quality diagnostic images ... Work alongside engineers, designers, and clinicians to create groundbreaking solutions that ...

MRI Technologist

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

The MRI Technologist will be responsible for delivering exceptional MR imaging services to patients ... Work alongside engineers, designers, and clinicians to create groundbreaking solutions that ...

MRI Technologist

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

The MRI Technologist will be responsible for delivering exceptional MR imaging services to patients ... Work alongside engineers, designers, and clinicians to create groundbreaking solutions that ...

... services to patients at our San Mateo clinic, ensuring accurate, high-quality diagnostic images ... Work alongside engineers, designers, and clinicians to create groundbreaking solutions that ...

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How much do mri service engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for mri service engineer in California is $39.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.78 and $45.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an MRI service engineer?

MRI Service Engineers are specialized professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machines. They work to ensure that MRI equipment operates safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring accurate diagnostic imaging. These engineers often collaborate with hospital staff and equipment manufacturers to address technical issues and perform routine maintenance. Their expertise is critical in healthcare settings where reliable imaging equipment is essential for patient diagnosis and care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an MRI service engineer?

To thrive as an MRI Service Engineer, you need a strong background in electronics, biomedical engineering, or related fields, often supported by an associate's or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, MRI systems, and manufacturer-specific certifications (such as those from Siemens, GE, or Philips) is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with clinical staff help distinguish top performers. These skills ensure safe, efficient maintenance and repair of MRI equipment, minimizing downtime and supporting critical healthcare operations.

How does an MRI service engineer typically collaborate with hospital staff and other engineers during maintenance and repair projects?

MRI Service Engineers frequently work closely with hospital biomedical staff, radiology technicians, and other specialized engineers to ensure MRI equipment is functioning optimally and safely. During maintenance or repairs, they often coordinate with hospital schedules to minimize downtime and may provide technical guidance or training to on-site staff. Collaboration with manufacturer support teams and other field engineers is also common for troubleshooting complex issues or implementing upgrades. This teamwork-focused approach helps ensure patient services are uninterrupted and equipment standards are consistently met.

What is the difference between Mri Service Engineer vs Mri Technician?

AspectMri Service EngineerMri Technician
CredentialsTypically requires engineering degree and certifications in MRI systemsUsually requires an associate degree or certification in radiologic technology
Work EnvironmentWorks on maintenance, repair, and technical support of MRI equipmentOperates MRI machines to perform scans under supervision
Employer & IndustryMedical equipment companies, hospitals, service providersHospitals, imaging centers, clinics

The main difference is that Mri Service Engineers focus on maintaining and repairing MRI systems, often requiring technical engineering skills, while Mri Technicians operate MRI machines to perform patient scans. Both roles are essential in the MRI field but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

Infographic showing various Mri Service Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $82,987 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

MRI Technologist - PD - All - Imaging - MRI @ MV

El Camino Health

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$75.56 - $95.92/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago


El Camino Health rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
FTE
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Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
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Work Shift
All Shifts: 8 hours
Job Description
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to promote optimum imaging procedures. Provides imaging services as defined by Title 17 (Radiologic Health Branch) and Title 22 (Department of Health Services) for the State of California. Applying the principles in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying patient imaging care as an active, continuous process.
Key Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates job-specific, technical and clinical competence
  • Understands MRI safety principals and applies them for the protection of patients and co-workers alike
  • Demonstrates and upholds organizational values and excellence standards
  • Demonstrates concern for meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectation/requirements in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer
  • Works effectively as a team member
  • Responds promptly to requests for information
  • Communicates effectively with other technologists, radiologists and other members of the health care team to ensure the message is getting across appropriately
  • Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a professional, compassionate manner
  • Supports organizational objectives over individual needs
  • Fosters a culture of continuous improvement
  • Responds to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
  • Engaged in discovering ways to increase value and drive waste from processes
  • Complies with regulatory standards and laws as applicable to their license
  • Meets deadlines without reminders
Job Specific Competencies
  • Performs screening procedures on all patients, visitor, vendors and other staff when entering zones III and IV to include the double identification of all patients
  • Promotes and supports all MRI safety initiatives
  • Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions
  • Explains the MRI process to the patient in a way that is informative but also reassuring
  • Positions, transfers and properly immobilizes patients as required
  • Prepares patients for and administers IV injections for contrast materials
  • Performs MRI scanning procedures to include instructing patients and selecting techniques
  • Performs scanning, reconstruction of proper images, and post processing
  • Preforms QA on all images prior to ending the exam and sending images to PACS
  • Accurately completes documentation according to hospital and department guidelines, e.g., EHR documentation of exam performed, rationale for exam, tech notes, consent forms, etc.
  • Preforms quality control on the MRI units and other equipment as required
  • Evaluates personnel and department work volume and flow to insure efficient departmental patient care. Prioritized work according to urgency and resources.
  • Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions
  • Keeps updated on MRI developments through professional journals, on the job training and other educational opportunities
  • Maintains clinical competency assuming reasonability for continuing education and on-going modality
  • Assists in performing first aid, CPR and AED
  • Participates in peer competencies
  • Participates in the training and onboarding of new team members
  • Reports equipment issues to clinical engineering and vendor service engineer
  • Is aware of and works within hospital and department safety guidelines, including reporting potential hazards and hazardous behavior
  • Uses appropriate body mechanics and lifting devices as needed
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or MRI program. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiology, ARRT (R) or ARMRIT and upon hire or within 4 months of hire, registered in MRI, ARRT (MR)
  • Must clear MRI safety screening to safely work in Zone IV.
  • Preferred: Siemens equipment experience
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
  • ARRT (R) or ARMRIT
  • ARRT (MR)
  • BLS
  • California Certification in Venipuncture

Salary Range:
$75.56 - $95.92 USD Hour
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

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