Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist
Compensation
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Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center-Madison
Worker Type
Regular
Job Highlights
Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
- Department: Imaging
- Schedule: full time days 40 hours/week
- Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
- Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.
Requirements
Completion of Radiology/ MRI program and MRI credential from ARMRIT or ARRT within 12 months of hire date.
Cross training is available. Tuition assistance available for full-time employees.
Apply today! SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.
Job Summary
Operates a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
Enters and monitors patient data and transfers images.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Completion of a MRI or Radiology Technology program
Experience
No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
- State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
Work Shift
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 5600020164 DSMOC MRI
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
Operates MRI scanners to obtain high-quality diagnostic images and manages patient preparation and positioning. Responsible for administering contrast media and ensuring all images are correctly documented and sent to PACS.
Requirements
Requires completion of a Radiology or MRI program and certification from ARMRIT or ARRT within 12 months of hire. Must hold a Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in radiology (imaging tech) | ranked against 67 Radiology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 37% no call · 56% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiology listings | 538 in the last 30 days | 172 the 30 days before (+213%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist at SSM Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 67 active Radiology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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