MRI Technologist Lead

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking an MRI Technologist Lead to oversee high-quality MRI examinations and patient safety. You will prepare patients, operate advanced MRI equipment, and capture detailed anatomical images, while coordinating staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires ARRT MR registration, Texas MRT licensing, and BLS certification, with demonstrated leadership in MRI and a strong commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT MR registration or equivalent.
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) and MRT license in Texas are required upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MRI section daily operations and safety.
• Supervise MRI staff and leads; coordinate clinical and technical operations.
• Perform and supervise MRI procedures and image quality control.
• Review and update department policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with management to achieve department goals and promote teamwork.
• Ensure patient safety and effective diagnostic imaging workflow.

Skills

MRI leadership

Patient communication

Image quality

Education

ARRT MR registration

Texas MRT license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an MRI Technologist Lead, 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.

• Performs all Functions of an MRI Technologist position.
• Responsible for the daily supervision, coordination, safety, technical, and quality aspects of the Radiology MRI section.
• Provides direction of section Leads and staff on coordinating clinical and technical operations in the MRI Department of Radiology, in accordance with institutional, and state and federal standards.
• Assists in reviewing and revising department policies and procedures to ensure continuity in compliance with JCAHO/DNV and other regulatory requirements
• Works with the management on achieving department goals and objectives; promotes teamwork between staff.
• Supervises, Performs and/or Assists with the performance of MRI procedures, the processing and quality control of images, transportation and coordination of patients and related duties of technologists and ancillary personnel.

Job Requirements

Required

• Certificate from accredited MRI program and Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ‑ ARRT (MR), upon hire or
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ‑ ARRT (R)(MR); must maintain current and certified by State of Texas ‑ MRT, upon hire and
• Three (3) years of MRI experience, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, upon hire

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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.

Pay Range

$40.16 - $59.74 /hour