MRI Jobs by Country
Where to find MRI technologist / radiographer vacancies in each country: the boards that carry MRI roles, what employers pay, and the registration you need before you can start. Choose your country:
New Zealand
Registration required: MRTB Annual Practising Certificate · Typical MIT (MRI) salary: NZ$75,000–$120,000+
Where the jobs are
- Seek NZ: MRI jobs (public + private)
- Kiwi Health Jobs (public health sector portal)
- Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora careers
- Trade Me Jobs (private clinics often list here)
- NZIMRT / professional-society vacancy noticeboards
Before you apply
- Register with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board; overseas-trained applicants need qualification assessment first
- MRI scope of practice sits on the MIT scope; check your APC conditions
- Recruiters familiar with MRTB + visa: Medacs, HealthStaff Recruitment, Accent Health
Australia
Registration required: AHPRA / MRPBA · Typical MRI radiographer salary: A$85,000–$140,000+
Where the jobs are
- Seek AU: MRI radiographer
- State health portals: I Work for NSW, Smart Jobs QLD, Careers.vic
- Indeed Australia
- ASMIRT careers section
- Private imaging groups hire directly: I-MED, Lumus, Qscan
Before you apply
- AHPRA registration (Medical Radiation Practice Board); overseas applicants via ASMIRT skills assessment
- Some states pay MRI allowances/loadings on top of base
- Rural and regional posts frequently include relocation support and visa sponsorship
United Kingdom
Registration required: HCPC (Radiographer) · NHS Band 5–7: £31,000–£57,000; London weighting extra
Where the jobs are
- NHS Jobs (England & Wales)
- Trac / HealthJobsUK
- NHS Scotland Jobs · HSCNI (N. Ireland)
- Society of Radiographers (SoR jobs board)
- Private: InHealth, Alliance Medical, circle of independent hospitals; locum agencies (Globe Locums, Your World)
Before you apply
- HCPC registration is mandatory; international route requires qualification comparison
- MRI posts usually Band 6+; Band 7 for advanced/lead roles
- Certificate of Sponsorship widely available; radiography is on the shortage occupation list
United States
Credential required: ARRT (MR) + state license where applicable · Typical: US$65,000–$110,000; travel MRI techs considerably more
Where the jobs are
- Indeed: MRI technologist
- ASRT JobBank (profession-specific)
- Vivian Health, Aya Healthcare, AMN (travel MRI contracts)
- Hospital systems hire directly (check health-system career sites)
- RadWorking (radiology niche board)
Before you apply
- ARRT MR certification (primary or post-primary pathway); many states also require a state license
- International grads: credential evaluation + ARRT eligibility review first
- Travel contracts: 13-week blocks, stipends can push effective pay past $130k
Canada
Credential required: CAMRT (MRT-MR) + provincial regulator (e.g. CMRITO in Ontario) · Typical: C$70,000–$110,000
Where the jobs are
- Indeed Canada: MRI technologist
- CAMRT career centre
- Provincial health authorities: Alberta Health Services, BC health authorities (Health Match BC), Ontario hospital career sites
- Health Match BC (free recruitment service incl. international)
Before you apply
- CAMRT certification exam in Magnetic Resonance; internationally educated technologists need CAMRT credential assessment
- Regulated provinces (ON, QC, AB, NS, NB, SK) also require provincial registration
- Rural posts often carry signing bonuses and relocation packages
Ireland
Registration required: CORU (Radiographers Registration Board) · Typical: €44,000–€79,000 (clinical specialist scale)
Where the jobs are
- HSE Jobs (public health service)
- Rezoomo (hosts most HSE + voluntary hospital campaigns)
- IrishJobs.ie · Indeed IE
- IIRRT (jobs noticeboard)
- Private: Affidea, Alliance Medical Ireland, Bon Secours
Before you apply
- CORU registration is mandatory; overseas qualifications need CORU recognition first (allow several months)
- MRI posts usually senior/clinical-specialist grade
- Critical Skills Employment Permit applies; radiographers are on the critical skills list
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