MRI Technologist

Special Instructions ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act. A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found Posting Information Department: Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr-426001 Career Area: Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date: 03/12/2026 Application Deadline: 03/26/2026 Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title: Medical Diagnostic Technician - Advanced Salary Grade Equivalent: MH15 / GN13 Working Title: MRI Technologist Position Number: 20039493 Vacancy ID: P020862 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Hiring Range: $66,030 - $80,000 - Additional 10% shift premium for 2nd shift. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. Position Summary A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $5,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $2,500 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $2,500 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE. **See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Special Instructions section. Primary purpose of the position is to facilitate MRI services for the BRIC utilizing technical and administrative expertise. Technical areas of responsibility include providing for the safety of research subjects during research studies, and conducting MRI, MR/ PET, PET/CT, and CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides. Administrative areas of responsibility include ensuring proper use of the scheduling system for imaging research services, adherence to safety standards and SOPs, logging accurate machine time usage for billing purposes and managing relationships with multiple investigators. This work involves caring for research subjects and clinical patients of all ages, and levels of health. This includes children as young as 2 weeks of age and spanning adulthood. Applicants should have a high level of comfort in working with subjects/patients of all ages, and people ranging from the very healthy to those who are very ill and toward the end of life. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses. Management Preferences Training, experience and certification in high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography (PET), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) and MIMvista software are also recommended. Working knowledge of and experience in imaging research is preferred. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work, Overtime occasionally Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Other Document Posting Supplemental Questions * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Medical Diagnostic Technician position. High school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of experience in preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 2 years of experience in preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 2 years of preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files. (ex: 1 year of college and 1 year of experience) Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 6 years of directly related experience (ex. 3 years of high school and 3 years of experience) None of the above * Do you have hands‑on experience operating an MRI scanner? Yes No * Do you have experience working with patients or research subjects in a healthcare context? Yes No * Please describe your knowledge of clinical research principles, methods of data collection and analysis to independently manage clinical protocols. (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr