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MRI Technologist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship and, for candidates with an advanced degree or specialized credentials, EB-2 sponsorship. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you for a green card, making direct job applications with sponsorship-ready hospitals and imaging centers your first move.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Scranton, PA
Job Category Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule Nights
Work Type Full time
Department Radiology MRI Team
Date posted 10/23/2026
Job ID R-12769
Job Summary
$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. MRI technologists perform magnetic resonance imaging and acquire and analyze data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Magnetic resonance technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Magnetic resonance technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job Duties
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
- Assisting the licensed practitioner with magnetic resonance interventional procedures.
- Performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
- Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
- Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
- Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
The following certifications are needed upon hire:
Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) and (ARRT)-MR
Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
or primary ARRT-MR
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and (ARRT)-MR
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARMRIT
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(R)(MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Scranton, PA
Job Category Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule Nights
Work Type Full time
Department Radiology MRI Team
Date posted 10/23/2026
Job ID R-12769
Job Summary
$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists are responsible for the use of radiofrequencies within a magnetic field for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. MRI technologists perform magnetic resonance imaging and acquire and analyze data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Magnetic resonance technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Magnetic resonance technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job Duties
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Applying principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
- Assisting the licensed practitioner with magnetic resonance interventional procedures.
- Performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Selecting appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
- Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
- Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
- Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
The following certifications are needed upon hire:
Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) and (ARRT)-MR
Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
or primary ARRT-MR
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and (ARRT)-MR
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARMRIT
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist RT(R)(MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in MRI Technologist
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your radiology or MRI training came from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS and PERM filings both require documentation that your foreign degree or diploma is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in radiologic technology.
Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify
Facilities enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to employ foreign nationals legally. For MRI roles, large academic medical centers and multi-site imaging networks file PERM most consistently because their HR teams handle immigration sponsorship routinely.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by MRI Technologist roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL PERM filing data by job title and location, so you're applying to employers who have sponsored this exact role before.
Confirm ARRT certification before PERM begins
Most U.S. hospitals require ARRT certification as a minimum hiring condition. If your employer lists ARRT in the PERM job requirements, you must hold it before the DOL application is filed, not after an offer is extended.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-140 filing
Once PERM is certified, your employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS. For nationals from countries without a visa backlog, concurrent I-485 filing may be available, which significantly shortens the time to permanent residency.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for MRI Technologist in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you accept an offer or your employer submits the LCA.
Green Card MRI Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MRI Technologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most MRI Technologist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a two-year associate degree or a bachelor's in radiologic technology. If you hold an advanced degree and your employer documents that the position requires one, EB-2 sponsorship may apply. Your employer's legal counsel determines the category based on the specific job requirements filed in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship through PERM different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and most countries outside India and China face no significant visa backlog at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before the I-140 and adjustment of status stages begin, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an MRI Technologist employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the position, documenting responses, and filing the ETA Form 9089 with the DOL. The job description filed must reflect the actual duties and minimum requirements of your position, including any state licensure or ARRT certification the employer genuinely requires.
Where can I find MRI Technologist jobs where employers are already sponsoring green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search by job title and filter for employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history drawn from DOL PERM filing data. This means you can identify hospitals and imaging centers that have previously sponsored MRI Technologist roles rather than applying broadly and asking each employer about their willingness to sponsor.
Do I need ARRT certification to qualify for PERM-sponsored MRI Technologist positions?
ARRT certification is required by most U.S. employers for MRI Technologist roles, and if it appears in the PERM job requirements, USCIS and DOL expect you to hold it at the time of filing. If you trained abroad, you'll also need to confirm your credentials are evaluated as equivalent to U.S. standards before your employer initiates the PERM process, since corrections after filing can delay or invalidate the application.