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MRI Technologist

University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Operate and maintain MRI scanners to obtain diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include explaining procedures to patients, selecting equipment settings, and maintaining accurate patient documentation.

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Job requisition id

R00051045

Job category

Allied Health

Organization

MRI-Techs

Location/S

Main Campus Jackson

Job title

MRI Technologist

Job summary

To operate and maintain a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain images on patients to diagnose the nature and extent of designated pathologies, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Education & experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health and Radiography (R) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required post-hire within twenty-four (24) months.

Job applications may be accepted for candidates that currently meet the minimum qualifications or candidates actively pursuing the certifications, licenses, or registration requirements who will meet all minimum requirements within three (3) months. Minimum qualifications must be satisfied prior to starting work.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and technology.
  • Knowledge of specifications, standards, and tolerances for the operation of MRI equipment and facilities.
  • Skill in the operation of magnetic resonance film processors and ancillary equipment.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.
  • Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

  • Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
  • Explains procedures to patient, obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being viewed, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions the patient in a manner to facilitate optimum imaging results.
  • Develops and views images to determine quality and forwards for review and interpretation; maintains applicable patient documentation.
  • Maintains adequate supplies and a clean work area; reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patient.
  • Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands Requires constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time type: Full time

Flsa designation/Job exempt

No

Pay class

Hourly

FTE %: 100

Work shift

Rotating

Benefits: Eligibility:

Grant funded

No

Job posting date: 06/19/2026

Job closing date (Open until filled if no date specified)

Requirements

Requires a Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health and ARRT (R) certification. BLS and MRI certifications from the ARRT are required post-hire within specific timeframes.

  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Positioning
  • Medical History Recording
  • Medical Imaging
  • MRI Operation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

University of Mississippi Medical Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center is hiring in Jackson, Mississippi. It operates in hospitals and health care. Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees. Headquarters: Jackson, Mississippi. This opening is listed as full_time.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQJackson, Mississippi
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Market context

MRI technologists are needed in Mississippi

Mississippi healthcare employers often look for MRI technologists with current radiologic licensure and ARRT credentials, especially in hospitals and imaging centers serving steady diagnostic demand. These roles are competitive because facilities want candidates who can start with core imaging qualifications and complete post-hire BLS and MRI certification requirements on schedule. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your Mississippi license status and ARRT (R) certification before applying.

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