MRI Technologist-Atlantic Health Imaging Services @ Parsippany: Per Diem

Atlantic Health; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 57,678 - 82,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

PTO & paid sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, is seeking an MRI Technologist responsible for creating diagnostic images using MRI equipment. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Radiology, along with the required state license and BLS certification. This role includes positioning patients, monitoring their safety, and ensuring the quality of scans. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program required.
• Must possess a state RT license for ARRT candidates through NJDEP.
• BLS certification from AHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Create cross-sectional images using MRI equipment.
• Position patients according to required protocols.
• Monitor patients for comfort and safety.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Radiology

State RT license or MR certification

BLS certification

Job description

Base pay range: $50.75/hr - $50.75/hr

Job Description

Responsible for creating cross‑sectional images of a patient’s body for diagnostic purposes, using magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

• Positions patient on the examining table and places the specified coil (receiver) such as head or knee coil, close to the area of interest, following protocols requested by the radiologist.
• Demonstrates use of a microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during the examination.
• Enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into the aperture of the magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first) into the computer.
• Keys commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters and receivers into the computer.
• Observes the patient through the window of the control room and on the closed‑circuit TV screen to monitor safety and comfort.
• Views images of the areas being scanned on the video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
• Keys in data on the keyboard of the camera to photograph images.
• Alerts staff entering the magnet room to the danger of wearing or carrying metal around the magnet.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Radiology and/or a graduate of an accredited radiology program required.
• State RT license for ARRT candidates through the NJDEP, or MR certified through ARMRIT.
• BLS certification through AHA.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) retirement plan – employer match and additional non‑elective contribution.
• PTO & paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on‑site childcare.
• Well‑being rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program.
• Flexible spending & commuter accounts.
• Pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.