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Atlanta, Georgia

MRI Technologist / Day Shift

Imaging TechIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.52-$50.02/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family-focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
  • And more
  • Monday- Friday 7:30a - 4p
  • Location: Emory University Hospital

Description

  • Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
  • Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
  • Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
  • Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment as well as keeps abreast of uses of medical devices.
  • Assumes responsibility and provides direct care for all procedures performed in this area.
  • Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
  • Provides quality care to patients during procedures.

Assists with patient and family education. May support or assist in research and related activities.

  • Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
  • Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
  • Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence.
  • Acts as a resource for students and junior technologists.
  • Completes procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
  • Prepares billing sheet and submits per guidelines.
  • Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation as required in imaging services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and at a minimum be registered with the ARRT.

Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience with one (1) year in MR. Advanced certification in MR preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.

Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality diagnostic and interventional radiology care to patients while ensuring accurate documentation and proper operation of imaging equipment. Act as a resource for junior technologists and students while managing patient preparation and education.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology school and ARRT registered with BLS certification. Requires at least two years of experience, including one year specifically in MR.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

MRI OperationDiagnostic RadiologyPatient EducationMedical Device OperationBilling Documentation

MRI Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

MRI Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active MRI Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 6 employers

5
<$120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$149k
1
$151k

Annual compensation range

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$59.85-$71.51/hr
#3

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$59.85-$71.51/hr
#4

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$37.29-$61.64/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
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.

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About Emory Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health benefits start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs