MRI Technologist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks an MRI Technologist to operate and maintain an MRI scanner, ensuring patient safety and comfort while obtaining diagnostic images.

The role requires knowledge of MRI procedures, equipment operation, and maintaining quality control. You will document patient data, prep workspaces, and adhere to safety protocols in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Mississippi Medical Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT Radiography required.
• BLS certification required post-hire within 90 days.
• MRI certification/post-hire within 24 months required.

Responsibilities

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and records relevant medical history.
• Develops and views images for quality and interpretation; forwards for review.

Skills

MRI procedures

Equipment operation

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

Mississippi license & ARRT Radiography

BLS certification

MRI registration/post-hire timelines

Tools

MRI film processors

Ancillary MRI equipment

Job description

## MRI TechnologistApply: Jackson, MS - Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R00051045Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## 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:09/25/2026