MRI Technologist

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center·Houston, Texas

$37 - $56/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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MRI Technologist · $37 - $56/hr

How this role compares

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+6% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Houston, Texas ($35.45/hr, n=807)

$1.00/hr · lowesthighest · $500/hr

this role: $37.40/hrmedian $35.45/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 807 posted healthcare roles in Houston, Texas rates. This role sits in the 52nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 6% above the Houston, Texas median for similar positions.

The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging examinations and ensuring patient safety within the magnetic environment. They must monitor patient conditions, explain testing procedures, 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 High School Graduate, upon hire Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT or ARMRIT MRI, within 9 - months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, upon hire

Requirements

Candidates must be a high school graduate and hold a Registered Technologist certification in MRI or Radiography (ARRT or ARMRIT) within 9 months of hire. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

high school
professional certificate
Basic Life Support
Physiology
Patient safety
Patient communication
Cross-sectional anatomy
Image quality control
MRI operation
Magnetic field safety
MRI terminology

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $37 - $56/hr
Location: Houston, Texas
Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Aug 6, 2027
Application: Employer website

Texas MRI technologist demand remains steady

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.