MRI Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MRI examinations and ensure patient safety. The role involves preparing patients, operating MRI equipment, and capturing detailed images with excellent communication to support accurate diagnoses.

Applicants should hold MRI certification and be proficient in anatomy, MRI terminology, and safety practices. Hospital-based position in The Woodlands, TX with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School graduate General Studies on hire.
• Registered MRI Technologist within 9 months or alternative certs.
• CT technologist certification within 9 months.
• ARMRIT MRI certification within 9 months.
• ARRT Radiography certification within 9 months.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Enforce magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operators and visitors.
• Monitor patient condition before and after the scan for safety and comfort.
• Explain testing procedures to patients and ensure understanding.
• Position and instruct patients regarding preparation for MRI.
• Maintain knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and MRI terminology.
• Familiar with MRI coding systems.

Skills

MRI expertise

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Safety enforcement

Education

High School diploma

Registered MRI Technologist

Registered CT Technologist

ARMRIT MRI

ARRT Radiography

CPR/BLS

AS or related imaging degree (preferred)

Tools

MRI coding systems

Job description

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 General Studies, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, within 9 - months or
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 9 - months or
• ARMRIT MRI, within 9 - months or
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, within 9 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and

Preferred

• Associates Other in Healthcare field or Imaging Studies, upon hire and
• 1-3 years One year of MR experience , upon hire
• Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital is a 245 bed facility serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital has been recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and is proud to serve as the clinical home for the Dan L Duncan Cancer Center. The hospital was awarded an “A” hospital safety grade by The Leapfrog Group in both 2023 and 2025. Clinical services provided include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level III nurseries), surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorder services.