MRI Technologist (FT) | Radiology | Ames | 2026-278
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for MRI Technologist for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients. Position comes with competitive clinic pay and valuable benefit package
Responsibilities Include
- Position patient and perform MRI studies under the guidance of a radiologist in accordance with set protocols.
- Adhere to MRI safety policies and standards.
- Appropriately adjust technical parameters as necessary for adequate image quality.
- Evaluate images for proper image quality.
- Administer contrast media and other medication under the guidance of a radiologist.
- Obtains patient history and significant clinical information for procedure.
Education
- Completion of accredited course radiologic technology or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
Certification/License
- Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
- Board certification - ARRT, MRI preferred. Required within 1 year of hire.
- Current State permit as General Diagnostic Radiographer, if not ARRT (MR) board certified
- Current BCLS certification.
Days: Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays
Experience
- Experience in MRI modalities preferred, not required.
- Siemens platform MRI experience is a plus.
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system is a plus.
Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.
Benefits
McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Click here
for details.
McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace.
Our organization has more than 80 years' experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.
McFarland Clinic Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Position patients and perform MRI studies according to established protocols and MRI safety standards, adjusting technical parameters and evaluating images for quality. Obtain relevant patient history and clinical information, and administer contrast media or other medication under a radiologist's guidance.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an accredited radiologic technology course or hold an associate degree in radiologic technology, and must have current ARRT certification and BCLS certification. MRI experience is preferred but not required; ARRT MRI board certification is preferred and required within one year of hire, while a state general diagnostic radiographer permit is required if the applicant is not MRI board certified.
Key Skills
MRI Technology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
MRI Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in mri technology (imaging tech) | ranked against 56 Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | MRI Technology median $98k (middle half $88k–$109k)107 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All mri technology listings in Iowa | 24 active | 1,682 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| MRI Technology pay trend (all specialties) | +6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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