MRI Technologist Jobs in Michigan
MRI Technologist jobs in Michigan are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across major health systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient imaging networks at every level from entry-level to senior lead technologist. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor anchor the bulk of hiring, with established employers like Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health, and Michigan Medicine driving steady volume. The most sought-after specialties are cardiac MRI, neuro imaging, and musculoskeletal applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary: Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.
- Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.
- Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
- Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
- Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
- Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
- Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
- May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
- Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Current BLS certification.
Preferred:
- Associate degree in radiology.
- Schedule: Per Diem
- Requisition ID: 26004787
- Daily Work Times: 7:00am- 6:00pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 0
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Position Summary: Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.
- Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.
- Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
- Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
- Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
- Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
- Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
- May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
- Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Current BLS certification.
Preferred:
- Associate degree in radiology.
- Schedule: Per Diem
- Requisition ID: 26004787
- Daily Work Times: 7:00am- 6:00pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 0
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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Who's Hiring
- Corewell Health11
- Trinity Health6
- Henry Ford Health6
- Bronson Healthcare5
- Akumin4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in MRI technologist jobs across Michigan.
- Active ARRT certification in MRI or eligibility for Michigan-recognized credential required
- Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology or MRI program
- Demonstrated competency operating 1.5T and 3T MRI scanner systems
- Experience with patient screening, contrast administration, and safety protocols
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends in a clinical setting
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with radiologists and clinical teams
MRI Technologist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mri technologist in Michigan?
You become an mri technologist in Michigan by completing an accredited radiologic technology or MRI-specific program and earning certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in MRI or radiography. Michigan does not issue a separate state license for radiologic technologists, so ARRT certification is the credential Michigan employers require for hire. Most programs take one to two years beyond an associate degree in radiologic technology.
How much do MRI technologists make in Michigan?
MRI technologists in Michigan earn a median of about $84,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,130 for the lowest 10% to over $96,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mri technologists in Michigan?
Employers hiring mri technologists in Michigan right now include Corewell Health, Trinity Health, and Henry Ford Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, particularly those with academic medical center affiliations, generate the most consistent and ongoing openings for this role across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most mri technologist jobs?
Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Clinton Township have the most mri technologist openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its dense concentration of major health systems and hospital campuses, while Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor draw volume from Corewell Health's regional network and Michigan Medicine's academic medical complex, respectively, making even their suburban and surrounding communities active hiring markets.
Are there remote mri technologist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. MRI technologist work is hands-on and scanner-dependent, so the role is almost entirely on-site by nature. About 52% of mri technologist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are typically limited to teleradiology support, protocol review, or administrative coordination rather than direct patient scanning.
How can I get hired as a mri technologist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a radiologic technologist with general x-ray or CT experience and seeking an internal MRI training opportunity at a Michigan health system. Henry Ford Health and Corewell Health both run structured cross-training pathways for credentialed technologists moving into MRI. Completing an ARRT MRI registry while still in a general rad tech role, and targeting outpatient imaging centers in the Detroit and Grand Rapids markets that post new-grad MRI positions, gives candidates a competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to mri technologist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to mri technologist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across health systems, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty clinics. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly.
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