MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet State policy requirements. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:• The employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State Government, including the judicial system or any UNC System institution, within the last 12 months (the employee remains ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university.• UNC-Chapel Hill has paid a contract placement or recruitment fee on the employee's behalf.

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget availability and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign a Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found in the State policy.

Posting Information

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	10/01/2026
Application Deadline	10/29/2026
Position Type	Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Medical Diagnostic Technician - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent	MH15 / GN13
Working Title	MRI Technologist
Position Number	20029700
Vacancy ID	P021420
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited	Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Occasional evenings/weekends. Position does not require on call shifts. The University is closed on major holidays; see https://hr.unc.edu/benefits/leave/holiday-calendar/.
Work Location	CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$66,030 - $84,374 Additional 10% shift premium for 2nd shift hours.
Pay Band Information	To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Notice to Applicants	This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.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/or certification in areas(s) such as high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography (PET), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) or MIMvista software are also recommended. Working knowledge of and experience in imaging research is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements	Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions	Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet State policy requirements. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:• The employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State Government, including the judicial system or any UNC System institution, within the last 12 months (the employee remains ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university.• UNC-Chapel Hill has paid a contract placement or recruitment fee on the employee’s behalf. This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget availability and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign a Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found in the State policy.
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326221

Contact Information

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 (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Other Document

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * 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
2. * Do you have hands-on experience operating an MRI scanner?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience working with patients or research subjects in a healthcare context?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Please describe your knowledge of clinical research principles, methods of data collection and analysis to independently manage clinical protocols.

   (Open Ended Question)