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Port Huron, Michigan

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Imaging TechFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Summary:

Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.

2. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.

3. Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.

4. Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.

5. Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

6. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.

7. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.

8. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.

9. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.

10. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.

11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
  • Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
  • Current BLS certification.

Preferred

  • Associate degree in radiology.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex MRI procedures to produce high-quality images while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Responsible for operating MRI equipment, maintaining documentation, and performing regular equipment maintenance checks.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareMedication AdministrationMedical DocumentationPatient Positioning

MRI Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

MRI Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the MRI Technology market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 5% in mri technology (imaging tech)ranked against 56 Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMRI Technology median $98k (middle half $88k–$112k)109 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All mri technology listings in Michigan66 active1,589 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
MRI Technology pay trend (all specialties)+4.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (56 Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Michigan figures use all mri technologys: too few Michigan MRI Technology postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist at McLaren Health Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 56 active Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 20 employers
7
<$90k
7
$90k-110k
2
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
1
$151k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
14%
CME allowance
14%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Mri Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 56 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Port Huron

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$185k
Typical market rent
$1,088/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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