MRI Technologist

Job overview

MRI Technologist is an onsite, full-time role in Washington, DC, with a primarily day-shift schedule and evening or night coverage as needed. The base pay range is $37.05–$59.30 per hour, with possible differentials for qualifying evening, night, or weekend shifts. Howard University Hospital’s Radiology team supports clinical care, teaching, and service at a Level 1 Trauma Center and academic medical center. The technologist performs MRI procedures for patients across age groups, maintaining image quality, patient safety, and comfort. The role also supports equipment readiness and education while working with radiologists, residents, technologists, and nurses to contribute to accurate diagnosis and patient-centered care.

What you'll do

• Operate and maintain MRI equipment
• produce diagnostic images
• monitor patient condition and safety
• apply appropriate technique and shielding and program scanner settings as directed
• perform venipuncture and operate power injectors according to protocols
• explain procedures and address patient concerns
• notify providers when findings or patient condition require a response
• troubleshoot equipment and conduct daily quality assurance and warm-ups
• participate in MRI teaching and in-service education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mri technologist

howard university hospital

washington dc

full-time

primarily day shift

evening coverage as needed

night coverage as needed

radiology

mri procedures

arrt (mr) or armrit

cpr certification

level 1 trauma center

$37.05–$59.30/hour

403(b) retirement plan

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, disability, vacation, and sick leave benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition remission at Howard University for eligible employees or dependent children, up to two courses per semester
• work-life balance and professional recognition.

Why this role

Requires ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT registration, MRI technologist certification, current CPR certification, and at least two years of MRI technologist experience.

About the employer

Howard University Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.