MRI Technologist - Stephenson Cancer Center
OU Health
- Location
- Onsite (Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
OU Health is Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic health system and a destination of choice for complex care. This role involves performing routine and specialized MRI examinations at the Stephenson Cancer Center to support clinical outcomes and patient safety.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Student loan repayment
- Relocation assistance
Full job details
Position Title:
MRI Technologist - Stephenson Cancer CenterDepartment:
Imaging Cancer CenterJob Description:
This position may be filled as an MRI Technologist Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, certifications, education, and other qualifications.
Special Benefits:
Sign-on bonus for qualified individuals
Student loan repayment up to $25,000
Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
General Description:
The MRI Technologist I position is an entry‑level 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.
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.
MRI Technologist I
Minimum Qualifications:
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 (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. ARRT(RT) or ARMRIT certification required within 12 months of hire.
MRI Technologist II
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate degree required.
Experience: At least 3 years of MRI experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. ARRT(RT)(MR) or ARMRIT certification is required.
MRI Technologist III
Minimum Qualifications:
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 (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. ARRT(RT)(MR) or ARMRIT certification is required.
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 post‑processing, 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.
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.
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