MRI Technologist Apprentice
How this pay compares
This posting states $28.55–$42.85 an hour. Open MRI technologist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $45.76 an hour, the middle half $42.59–$51.53, across 14 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. MRI technologists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $40.93 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Department:
36311 Lexington Medical Center - MRI
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Three 12-hour weekday shifts; weekends and holidays as needed.
Pay Range
$28.55 - $42.85
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an AMA or CMA accredited program in an imaging modality.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
Certified in basic Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, must be a current registered technologist in good standing with ARRT, NMTCB, or ARDMS.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services.
- Performs or assists in performing quality MRI examinations in a timely and efficient manner while under the guidance of an ARRT registered MRI Technologist, ensuring consistent workflow and high level of productivity.
- Schedules procedures and maintains appropriate records which contribute to the efficiency of department operations. Coordinates with other departments as needed.
- Assists with room preparation and restocking of rooms and other departmental storage areas with supplies necessary for patient care and procedures.
- Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality of services provided.
- Maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives
- Remains in good standing with the apprenticeship sponsoring organization.
- Ensures age/developmentally appropriate care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served to ensure patient's needs are met.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills – able to communicate on a professional level
- Ability to work as part of a team and to work well with physicians, co-workers and other members of the health care team
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and potentially stressful environment
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and performance evaluation/feedback
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
From Advocate Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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