Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center·Houston, Texas
The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality MRI examinations and ensuring patient safety within the magnetic environment. They must prepare patients for scans, operate advanced imaging equipment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images.
Where You’ll Work Baylor St.
Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center.
A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St.
Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more.
The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images.To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.
Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors.
Monitors the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam.
Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems Job Requirements Required Associate's degree in Healthcare field or Imaging Studies Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR) Medical Radiographer: TX Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RTMR) or Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT) or ARMRIT MRI (ARMRIT) Preferred 1-3 years one year of MR experience
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in a healthcare or imaging field and possess ARRT (RTR) and RTMR or RTCT certifications. At least one year of MRI experience is preferred, along with Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Market context
MRI technologists in Texas are commonly needed in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and larger health systems, where patient volume and access to advanced imaging drive ongoing hiring. This role is competitive because employers often look for ARRT (R) registration, BLS, and the ability to earn ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT plus Texas MRT certification within a set timeframe. Before applying, compare how each posting handles credential deadlines and shift expectations; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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