MRI Technologist - UAB Hospital-Highlands - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in MRI to join our imaging team at UAB Hospital-Highlands. The role focuses on performing MRI procedures under the direction of radiologists and the MRI manager, utilizing advanced equipment and ensuring high-quality patient care in a Level I trauma center.

The candidate must graduate from an ARRT‑accredited Radiology program, with ARRT MRI certification or eligibility within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Radiology educational program accredited by ARRT.
• Currently registered as a Registered Technologist with MRI Designation (R.T.(MR)(ARRT)) or MRI eligible within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures at a technical level with minimal supervision.
• May be assigned duties as interim supervisor or instructor.

Skills

MRI procedures

Radiology tech

ARRT MR

Education

ARRT MRI registration

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

Job ID: UAB0028P

UAB Hospital

Category: Imaging

Full-time

Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

Joining our radiology team at UAB Medicine positions you to shape the future of medical imaging and patient care at our adult Level I Trauma Center. UAB Medicine is a rewarding, exciting, and flexible place to work, one that offers endless opportunities to grow your radiologic technologist (RT) career with inpatient and outpatient imaging services at multiple campus locations. We provide an environment for growth that includes support from leadership and allows you to work with the latest equipment and procedures, such as microwave and radiofrequency ablation, the O-arm surgical imaging system, and intraoperative CT and fMRI. We support work-life balance by providing industry-leading benefits, flexible schedules, no call for most positions, and no mandatory overtime. The work location for this role is UAB Hospital-Highlands.

Job Description

Under the direction of a radiologist and the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) manager, to perform MRI procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. To perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to render prescribed MRI procedures as required. May be assigned duties as an interim supervisor or instructor.

Qualifications

Graduate from a Radiology educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently registered as a Registered Technologist with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Designation (R.T.(MR)(ARRT)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registered within six (6) months from date of hire for MRI eligible candidates required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff