Mid Level MRI Technologist Jobs
Mid level mri technologist jobs go to technologists ready to own complex scan protocols, mentor new staff, and make real-time clinical decisions with minimal supervision. Openings run predominantly on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Marketing & Advertising, with employers like Houston Methodist, UNC Health, and WellSpan Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment and standards, the MRI Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts magnetic resonance imaging screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
- Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
- Gathers consent for contrast injection for applicable imaging orders. Establishes intravenous access and applies contrast. Under laboratory supervision, draws blood for kidney function evaluation using glomerular filtration rate (GFR) analysis on point-of-care-testing hardware.
- Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety, e.g. for conditional implanted devices.
- Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both MRI hardware and specific imaging sequences.
- Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
- Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.
Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science
- Registration as MRI technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
- Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imagine role, three (3) of which must be in an MRI Technologist capacity
- Strong understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
- Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders
- Experience using point-of-care-testing platforms such as Abbott i-Stat
- Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: MRI
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARD RAD
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment and standards, the MRI Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts magnetic resonance imaging screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
- Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
- Gathers consent for contrast injection for applicable imaging orders. Establishes intravenous access and applies contrast. Under laboratory supervision, draws blood for kidney function evaluation using glomerular filtration rate (GFR) analysis on point-of-care-testing hardware.
- Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety, e.g. for conditional implanted devices.
- Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both MRI hardware and specific imaging sequences.
- Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
- Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.
Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science
- Registration as MRI technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
- Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imagine role, three (3) of which must be in an MRI Technologist capacity
- Strong understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
- Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders
- Experience using point-of-care-testing platforms such as Abbott i-Stat
- Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: MRI
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARD RAD
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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Who's Hiring
- Houston Methodist5
- UNC Health3
- WellSpan Health3
- UPMC2
- Penn State Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services37
- Education5
- Marketing & Advertising1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
Mid Level MRI Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level mri technologist job?
Position your experience around clinical ownership rather than task completion. Highlight cases where you managed protocol adjustments independently, handled challenging patient situations, or trained colleagues. Employers at this level want evidence of sound judgment under pressure, so lead your resume and cover letter with specific sequences you specialize in, equipment you have operated, and quality outcomes you contributed to.
Which companies hire mid level mri technologists?
Companies hiring mid level mri technologists right now include Houston Methodist, UNC Health, and WellSpan Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large health systems, specialty imaging centers, and outpatient networks that need experienced technologists who can work independently without extensive supervision.
Are there remote mid level mri technologist jobs?
Yes, though most mri technologist roles require on-site presence for hands-on patient care. About 12% of mid level mri technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve teleradiology support, protocol review, or quality assurance work rather than direct scanning duties.
How do I move up to a mid level mri technologist role?
Reaching mid level means accumulating hands-on depth across a range of scan types and patient populations, then demonstrating you can work without close supervision. Technologists who earn mid level standing typically cross-train in specialized sequences like cardiac or neurological MRI, take ownership of quality control routines, and show measurable consistency in image quality scores and throughput over their early years.
Which industries hire the most mid level mri technologists?
Mid Level mri technologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Marketing & Advertising, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the most demand because they operate high-volume imaging departments where experienced technologists who can manage complex cases independently add immediate clinical value.