MRI Technologist

Overview

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. The MRI Technologist delivers advanced, oncology‐focused imaging that drives precise diagnoses and treatment planning. Our multidisciplinary team—radiologists, nurses, and medical physicists—provides safe, high‑quality exams aligned with national standards.

Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 11 pm (weekend rotation).

• Deliver age‑appropriate patient care, including POCT, IVs, interview/assessment, discharge education, transport, and medication preparation/administration.
• Screen patients for implanted devices; enforce MRI safety, enforce MR Zones and National Patient Safety Goals, and control access to clinical areas.
• Recognize and escalate critical findings; respond to emergencies; adhere to infection control and proper contrast administration (the six rights).
• Maintain HIPAA compliance; ensure accurate documentation and timely image transfer to PACS.
• Prepare, clean, and stock rooms; manage supplies/disposables and decontaminate areas per regulations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow, reduce delays, and perform downtime procedures.
• Conduct SBAR handoffs, complete shift reports, and document incidents/variances within required time frames.
• Perform high‑quality MRI across all protocols; apply anatomy/MRI physics; meet productivity/error benchmarks; operate equipment/QA, report malfunctions; perform general X‑ray as needed.
• Support quality/performance improvement; participate in ongoing education; coach/mentor staff and students; align with ACR and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain required licensure/certifications; complete mandatory training; flex schedule (early/late, call, ride‑out) and travel to regional sites as needed.

• Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) program.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Required:
  
  CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Texas Department of State Health Services).
• Required:
  
  BLS – Basic Life Support.
• Required:
  
  ARRT / RT(MR) – Magnetic Resonance Imaging, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (within 60 days of hire).

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

MD Anderson Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.