CoxHealth·Springfield, Missouri
Operate MRI scanners while adhering to strict safety guidelines and screening patients for exam appropriateness. Administer contrast media and evaluate image quality to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
Martin Center: 3901 S Fremont, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department: 1359 MRI Martin
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner(s) within all guidelines of MRI safety.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of MRI safety zones and practices all safety guidelines.
Interview/screen patient for appropriateness of exam and patient history and documents such accurately.
Explain MRI procedures to patient/family for ultimate success of exam.
Administer appropriate contrast media intravenously and accurately evaluate images to ensure quality and diagnostic status of exam.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI Tech, MRI Specialist
Requires graduation from an ARRT accredited program in Radiologic Technology or MRI with ARRT-MR certification. Candidates must have one year of dedicated MRI experience or be a graduate of an approved training program and registry eligible.
Market context
In Missouri, MRI technologists are typically sought in hospitals and outpatient imaging centers, and part-time openings can be competitive because employers want candidates who can work independently and keep scan quality consistent. This role is more competitive when applicants already have ARRT-MR certification or dedicated MRI experience, plus familiarity with patient safety and imaging workflow. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm whether your training, registry status, and MRI experience match before applying.
