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Baptist Health System
Chicago, Illinois

MRI Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Baptist South

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.

We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

*Eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus, if hired!*

Baptist Health is seeking a MRI Technologist to join our Imaging Department at our Baptist South location. This is a Full-Time position.

This MRI Technologist will be responsible for performing MRI exams on patients, ensuring high-quality diagnostic procedures and patient safety. In addition to performing MRI exams on patients, this MRI Technologist will prepare patients for MRI exams and explain the procedure to them.

The MRI Technologist will work closely with Radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information. This MRI Technologist will operate the MRI equipment.

As an MRI Technologist, Responsibilities Will Include

  • Performing high-quality (MRI) procedures.
  • Promoting goodwill amongst co-workers and other departments and has a positive, comforting demeanor with all patients.
  • Maintain compliance with mandatory education and health requirements.
  • Taking every precaution to protect self, patient and others from potential harm relating to the magnetic field.
  • Identifying, preparing, administering, and documenting medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner in accordance with state, and federal regulations or Lawful institutional policy.

This MRI Technologist will be located at Baptist South in Jacksonville, FL. If you are interested in this Full-Time position, please apply today or contact alexandria.skinner@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse info.flclearinghouse.com

Primary Location

South - Main Building

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-quality MRI exams and operate imaging equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.

Requirements

Must be able to perform MRI procedures and administer medications according to regulations. Candidates must undergo a level II fingerprint-based background screening as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient PreparationMRI Equipment OperationMedication AdministrationDiagnostic ImagingPatient Care

MRI Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active MRI Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 1.5
Below most Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 76 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.