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Madison, Wisconsin

Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist

Imaging Tech Top 25% in Radiology (Imaging Tech)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

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

Primary Responsibilities

  • 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

MRI ScanningPatient PositioningContrast Media AdministrationPatient EducationEquipment Maintenance

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 128 active Radiology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Salary Distribution21 jobs

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$80k-95k
4
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 128 Radiology (Imaging Tech) listings

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

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About SSM Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
DailyPay
Tuition Coverage
Comprehensive Benefits