How to hire an staff mri technologist

How to hire an staff mri technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step staff mri technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an staff mri technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new staff mri technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your staff mri technologist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an staff mri technologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An staff mri technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, staff mri technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of staff mri technologist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Staff MRI Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Staff MRI Technologist	Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.	$20-67
   CT Technologist	A CT Technologist's role involves the use of computerized tomography (CT) scanners to diagnose patients' medical issues. This process consists of producing cross-section images of internal organs and tissues.	$17-53
   MRI Technologist	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologists are medical professionals who manage everything involved in the MRI machine. They operate the machines to get scans of the patients' brain, spinal cord, or muscles, which would help doctors identify or diagnose clients' illnesses and diseases... Show more	$20-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • ARRT
   • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
   • Radiology
   • MR
   • Pacs
   • Patient Flow
   • Perform MRI
   • Patient Care
   • Medical History
   • Patient Safety
   • RIS
   • Diagnostic Images
   • ACR

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   Responsibilities:

   • Contribute significantly to department's continuous quality improvement process; achieve ACR certification.
   • Transfer images to PACS for interpretation.
   • Utilize picture archiving communication system (PACS) to ensure images are send and store for providers to review.
   • Perform quality MRI exams on patients under general anesthesia.
   • Perform clinical assessments and diagnostics radiology examinations as needed.
   • Initiate and obtain ACR accreditation for newly establish MRI department.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your staff mri technologist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An staff mri technologist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, staff mri technologists' average salary in north dakota is 48% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level staff mri technologists earn 70% less than senior-level staff mri technologists.
   • Certifications. An staff mri technologist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an staff mri technologist's salary.

   Average staff mri technologist salary

   $77,344yearly

   $37.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level staff mri technologist salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an staff mri technologist job description

   An staff mri technologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an staff mri technologist job description:

   Staff mri technologist job description example

   Description

   Job Summary

   Performs MRI examinations on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Coordinates patient flow and activities of the MRI Scanner.

   Job Specific Duties

   Checks patient chart or prescription to guarantee proper exam is performed. Coordinates MRI exams with other departments and doctors' offices. Documents all the required information in patient log book and patient scan sheet. Exercises extreme care and caution while obtaining medical history and reason for examination in order to promote patient safety and avoid damage to MRI equipment. Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Informs shift supervisor of equipment repair and keeps MRI equipment clean and orderly. Responsible for maintaining current educational levels to stay current on new MRI issues. Monitors all patients in the MRI scanner with nursing assistance when appropriate. Operates MRI scanner to produce detailed high quality diagnostic images. Performs scans in a timely manner to reduce patient delays. Enters and transmits patient information to PACS promptly upon completion of examination.

   
   Qualifications

   Minimum Job Requirements

   Enrolled or completed a training program in MRI (or) 3 years of MRI Technologist experience American Registry of Rad Tech ARRT-MR or ARMRIT - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment required within 1 year of hire date American Heart Association CPR BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist

   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

   Knowledge of location of emergency equipment and their functions. Knowledge of cardiac, fetal, and other specialties are preferred. Knowledge of working in an OR environment preferred. Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to problem solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's needs. Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.

   
   
   Job : Imaging & Radiology
   
   Primary Location : Florida-Weston-Dan Marino Outpatient Center
   
   Department : DAN MARINO-MRI-2100-520733
   
   Job Status
   :Pool

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right staff mri technologist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your staff mri technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit staff mri technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit staff mri technologists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new staff mri technologist

   Once you've decided on a perfect staff mri technologist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new staff mri technologist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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