MRI Technologist

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive employee perks

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking an MRI Technologist to support the BRIC imaging core, performing MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT studies for research and clinical subjects. The role requires comfort with subjects ranging from 2 weeks old to adults, and involves both technical and administrative duties.

There is a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments within 12 months of hire. Evening/overtime work is possible, and UNC-Chapel Hill offers comprehensive benefits and professional training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in medical diagnostics.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate MRI services for BRIC using technical and administrative expertise.
• Ensure safety of research subjects during studies.
• Conduct MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT studies with/without radiopharmaceuticals.
• Manage scheduling system for imaging research services and logging machine time for billing.
• Adhere to safety standards and SOPs; coordinate with multiple investigators.
• Care for research subjects and clinical patients from 2 weeks to adults.

Skills

High field MRI (3T/7T)

Nuclear Medicine / PET

Diagnostic CT

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

MIMvista

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet State policy requirements. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

The employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State Government, including the judicial system or any UNC System institution, within the last 12 months (the employee remains ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).

The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university.

UNC-Chapel Hill has paid a contract placement or recruitment fee on the employee's behalf.

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget availability and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign a Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found in the State policy.

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Department Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr-426001

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

10/01/2026

Application Deadline

10/29/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Medical Diagnostic Technician - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

MH15 / GN13

Working Title

MRI Technologist

Position Number

20029700

Vacancy ID

P021420

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hiring Range $66,030 - $84,374 Additional 10% shift premium for 2nd shift hours.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $5,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE

$2,500 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND
$2,500 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Special Instructions section.

Primary purpose of the position is to facilitate MRI services for the BRIC utilizing technical and administrative expertise. Technical areas of responsibility include providing for the safety of research subjects during research studies, and conducting MRI , MR/ PET , PET /CT, and CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides. Administrative areas of responsibility include ensuring proper use of the scheduling system for imaging research services, adherence to safety standards and SOPs, logging accurate machine time usage for billing purposes and managing relationships with multiple investigators. This work involves caring for research subjects and clinical patients of all ages, and levels of health. This includes children as young as 2 weeks of age and spanning adulthood. Applicants should have a high level of comfort in working with subjects/patients of all ages, and people ranging from the very healthy to those who are very ill and toward the end of life.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.

Management Preferences

Training, experience and/or certification in areas(s) such as high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography ( PET ), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) or MIMvista software are also recommended. Working knowledge of and experience in imaging research is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet State policy requirements. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

The employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State Government, including the judicial system or any UNC System institution, within the last 12 months (the employee remains ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).

The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university.

UNC -Chapel Hill has paid a contract placement or recruitment fee on the employee’s behalf.

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget availability and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign a Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found in the State policy.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Medical Diagnostic Technician position.
  • High school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of experience in preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 2 years of experience in preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 2 years of preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files. (ex: 1 year of college and 1 year of experience)
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 6 years of directly related experience (ex. 3 years of high school and 3 years of experience)
  • None of the above
• * Do you have hands-on experience operating an MRI scanner?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working with patients or research subjects in a healthcare context?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your knowledge of clinical research principles, methods of data collection and analysis to independently manage clinical protocols.

  (Open Ended Question)