MRI Technologist - Edmond

OU Health; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment up to $25,000

Job summary

OU Health in Edmond is seeking an MRI Technologist I to perform routine MRI exams under supervision, following established protocols and safety standards. This entry-level role supports patient care across imaging settings and requires ARRT/ARMRIT eligible or equivalent training.

Levels 1–3 align with education and experience, with potential sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and up to $25,000 in student loan repayment for imaging professionals outside a 100-mile radius.

Qualifications

• Education requirements vary by level (1–3) as described in the posting.
• BLS certification by AHA is required; ARRT(RT) or ARMRIT cert within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine MRI exams under supervision following protocols and safety standards.
• Prepare patients, review history, and correlate with physician orders.
• Safely administer contrast per protocol and ensure image quality.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Graduate of ARRT/ARMRIT accredited program or JRCERT military program

Associate's Degree required

Associate's Degree for Level 3

Job description

Position Title: MRI Technologist - Edmond

Department: Adult MRI

Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a possible sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles. We even offer up to $25,000 in student loan repayment for our Imaging professionals!

These positions are available in levels 1-3 based on experience, education, and/or certification and licensure

General Description

The MRI Technologist I position is an entrylevel role that, under direct supervision, performs routine MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols, safety guidelines, and quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Utilizing core knowledge, skills, abilities, and available resources, provides safe, high‑quality, efficient, and patient‑centered care and support services under routine or emergent conditions. Care is delivered under appropriate supervision across a variety of settings.
• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with physician‑ordered exams to support appropriate imaging.
• Safely administers contrast per protocol.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize basic imaging artifacts and implement corrective measures independently or under guidance.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to support desired clinical outcomes and service standards.
• Accurately transfers images and associated data to designated systems, completes basic technical documentation, and prepares studies for physician reporting.
• Carries out operator‑level quality control checks, cleaning, high‑level disinfection, and basic equipment maintenance per manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately document in EMR/PACS.
• Actively participates in continuing education, professional development, and research initiatives to maintain competencies and advance quality of care and treatment practices.
• Supports inventory tasks as needed to help ensure supplies are available.

Cardiac MRI Responsibilities

• Acquire standard cardiac imaging sequences including LV function imaging, short‑axis cine stacks, basic morphology and functional assessments.
• Apply ECG gating techniques including retrospective gating, prospective gating, real‑time imaging as indicated.
• Troubleshoot basic ECG signal issues.
• Recognize common rhythm patterns.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1)

Education: Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology or nuclear medicine program as defined by ARRT or ARMRIT or Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.

Experience: 0-3 years experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). ARRT(RT) or ARMRIT certification required within 12 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2)

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: 3‑5 years of MRI experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and ARRT (RT)(MR) or ARMRIT certification is required upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3)

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: 5 or more years of MRI experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) and ARRT (RT)(MR) or ARMRIT certification is required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, basic radiologic technology concepts, and MRI‑related terminology. Applies core MRI theory, practices, and techniques to perform examinations and complete basic postprocessing, analysis, and documentation with general supervision or assistance.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned clinical and non‑clinical work tasks with guidance and direction, progressively developing independence in managing routine responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain composed in stressful situations with guidance and support, progressively developing effective coping and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
• Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.

Cardiac MRI Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in breath hold coaching, patient positioning, cardiac anatomy identification.
• Knowledge of cardiac MRI contraindications.
• Knowledge and understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.