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Enloe Health
Chico, California

MRI Technologist - Inpatient Medical Imaging (Full-Time, Nights)

Imaging TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51.76-$69.88/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

ENL MRI

Compensation Range

  • $51.76 - $69.88
  • Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
  • Shift: Nights (Will be scheduled to work days & PM's as needed)
  • Shift length: 12-Hours
  • Days off: Variable
  • Hours per pay period: 72 Sign-on bonus: $5,000.00

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve.

As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support.

If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Manager, Radiology and the immediate supervision of the Lead MRI Technologist, performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. Performs a variety of procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. The MRI Technologist will assume responsibility and accountability for a designated area.

Education / Training / Experience

Desired

Three years’ experience as an MRI Technologist in an acute care facility

Licenses / Certifications

Minimum

  • Current license issued by ARRT
  • Current CPR Certification

Desired

  • Acquired certification in specialized area from a recognized certificate agency if available
  • ARRT Advanced Level MRI Certification
  • Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California

Current full Certificate of Radiologic Technology issued by the Department of Health Services, State of California (CRT)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of human structure and function, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic exposure, quality assurance, radiation physics, radiation protection, radiobiology, cross-sectional anatomy and specialized techniques as required for a MRI Technologist.

Must be intelligent and self motivated. Excellent communication skills and problem solving techniques are required. Must have the ability to motivate, delegate and analyze information. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

  • $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
  • Prescription and dental group insurance
  • Retirement with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
  • Extended Sick Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at enloe.org to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Performs MRI imaging procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment and initiative. Assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated imaging area under the direction of the Radiology Manager.

Requirements

Requires a current ARRT license and CPR certification. Three years of experience in an acute care facility is desired.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

MRI technologyPatient positioningDelegationCritical thinking

MRI Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Enloe Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 13 active listings.

Of the 40 active MRI Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

2
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
0
$130k-145k
2
$149k

Annual compensation range

#1

Ultrasound Technologist - OB/GYN | Maternal Fetal Medicine - Queens Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · Flushing, New York

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#2

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Weill Cornell

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#3

Radiologic Technologist - Pediatric

$37.29-$61.64/hr
#4

Ultrasound Technologist OBGYN Fort Collins

$35.37-$58.95/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this 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.

  • On-site

Living in Chico

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Chico, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Enloe Health

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$0 premium medical plan including vision insurance
Prescription and dental group insurance
Retirement with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately
Extended Sick Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance