MRI Technologist - Oklahoma Children's Hospital - 4 x 10 shift

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an MRI Technologist I for Oklahoma Children's Hospital in the Pediatric Radiology department. The role involves performing routine MRI exams under supervision, ensuring patient safety, and supporting imaging workflows.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, contrast administration per protocol, image transfer, and basic documentation. Cardiac MRI training adds specialized duties. Commitment to continuing education and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited imaging, radiology or nuclear medicine program as defined by ARRT or ARMRIT.
• Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.
• ARRT(RT) or ARMRIT certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Level II/III require an Associate's Degree and MRI experience.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine MRI examinations under direct supervision, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Prepare patients for procedures and correlate clinical history with physician-ordered exams for proper imaging.
• Safely administer contrast per protocol.
• Transfer images and data to designated systems and document studies for reporting.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain competencies and advance care.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Patient care

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

ARRT/ARMRIT accredited program

Associate's Degree

ARRT(MR) / ARMRIT certification requirement

Job description

Position Title:

MRI Technologist - Oklahoma Children's Hospital - 4 x 10 shift

Department:

Pediatric Radiology

Job Description:

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:

• Utilizing core knowledge, skills, abilities, and available resources, provides safe, highquality, efficient, and patientcentered 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 physicianordered 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 operatorlevel quality control checks, cleaning, highlevel 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.

If trained and verified in Cardiac MRI, the following responsibilities apply:

• 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 I:

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: No prior MRI experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

ARRT(RT) or ARMRIT certification required within 12 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications Level II:

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: At least 3 years of MRI experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

ARRT(RT)(MR) or ARMRIT certification is required upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications Level III:

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: At least 5 years of MRI experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

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 MRIrelated 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 nonclinical 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.

If trained and verified in Cardiac MRI, the following knowledge, skills and ability requirements apply:

• 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.