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MRI Technologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree or an associate degree plus ARRT certification in MRI. Large hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and academic medical centers regularly file H-1B petitions for this role, and the 85,000-slot annual cap applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You'll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, also referred to as MRI Technologists, utilize magnetic resonance imaging scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. MRI Technologists must be able to closely follow a physician's instructions, prepare and operate MRI equipment, position patients correctly, and effectively record the requested diagnostic images. Here, you will be joining a close-knit, hardworking and supportive team of caregivers that prioritizes quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.
A PRN caregiver in this position works varying 8 or 12-hour shifts, as needed. Floating between Tradition Hospital and St. Lucie West will be required, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Collaborate with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department.
- Maintain a safe, clean and economical operation.
- Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, networking, informatics and patient information.
- Complete and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation and contact service if necessary.
- Provide copies of imaging studies in a timely manner.
- Perform routine imaging, emergent, invasive and all special procedures according to the policy/protocol manual and written orders.
- Maintain adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.
- Orient new personnel and assist in their transition to the work environment as assigned.
- Aid other associates in the department upon completion of duties or as assigned by a supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT.
- American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within one year of hire/transfer.
- Knowledge of Federal and State registries.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting.
Physical Requirements
Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
Requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
PAY RANGE
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
INTRODUCTION
Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You'll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, also referred to as MRI Technologists, utilize magnetic resonance imaging scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. MRI Technologists must be able to closely follow a physician's instructions, prepare and operate MRI equipment, position patients correctly, and effectively record the requested diagnostic images. Here, you will be joining a close-knit, hardworking and supportive team of caregivers that prioritizes quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.
A PRN caregiver in this position works varying 8 or 12-hour shifts, as needed. Floating between Tradition Hospital and St. Lucie West will be required, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Collaborate with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department.
- Maintain a safe, clean and economical operation.
- Coordinate and answer questions regarding scheduling, networking, informatics and patient information.
- Complete and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation and contact service if necessary.
- Provide copies of imaging studies in a timely manner.
- Perform routine imaging, emergent, invasive and all special procedures according to the policy/protocol manual and written orders.
- Maintain adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.
- Orient new personnel and assist in their transition to the work environment as assigned.
- Aid other associates in the department upon completion of duties or as assigned by a supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT.
- American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within one year of hire/transfer.
- Knowledge of Federal and State registries.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting.
Physical Requirements
Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Special Demands: Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs, carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities; self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight (8) hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work at hand.
Requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
PAY RANGE
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in MRI Technologist
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to MRI technology. An associate degree paired with ARRT MRI certification typically satisfies the requirement, but document the connection between your coursework and clinical duties before your employer files.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster sponsorship
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Search for academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, where imaging departments regularly sponsor technologists outside the cap-subject pool.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter MRI Technologist roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you which imaging centers and health systems have actively sponsored the role before, saving you from applying to employers unlikely to navigate the process.
Confirm prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for MRI Technologists in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages before negotiating, so you know whether the offer meets filing requirements.
Ask employers about premium processing during offer negotiations
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months, which matters if your OPT or current status expires soon. Confirm upfront whether the employer will file Form I-907 for premium processing, which USCIS typically adjudicates within 15 business days.
Align your ARRT specialty certification with the job description
An offer letter that lists MRI-specific duties tied to your ARRT MRI credential strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Gaps between a generic radiology technologist description and your MRI certification can trigger an RFE, so work with the employer to tighten the job description before filing.
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Find MRI Technologist JobsMRI Technologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MRI Technologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the qualification depends on how the employer documents the degree requirement. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties. An associate degree plus ARRT MRI certification typically satisfies the requirement, and O*NET classifies MRI Technologists in a job zone that supports the specialty occupation standard. The employer's job description must reflect these requirements to avoid an RFE.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for MRI Technologists?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, outpatient imaging chains, and VA facilities are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities often hold cap-exempt status, which means your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. You can browse MRI Technologist roles at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect MRI Technologists?
If your employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery with 85,000 available slots. Registrations open in March each year, and USCIS selects petitions by random draw. Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers, can file at any time without entering the lottery, making them strategically important targets for MRI Technologists seeking sponsorship.
What prevailing wage level applies to MRI Technologist H-1B petitions?
The DOL assigns wage levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Entry-level MRI Technologists typically fall at Level I or Level II, while senior or lead roles may reach Level III. The employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable level before accepting an offer.
Can an MRI Technologist transfer their H-1B to a new employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B was previously approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a transfer petition with USCIS, and you're authorized to start the new role once USCIS receives the petition.
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