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MRI Technologist - League City
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. This role supports the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services that directly impact patient outcomes through advanced technology and clinical excellence.
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist position is responsible for performing specialized MRI procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist applies technical expertise and clinical knowledge to produce high-quality diagnostic images. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist also supports education, mentoring, and operational efficiency within UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in MRI imaging techniques, patient care, and safety protocols, with applicable education, relevant clinical experience, and required certifications aligned with MRI practice standards. A commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and high-quality patient-centered care is essential.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, this role directly contributes to eliminating cancer by supporting accurate diagnoses and high-quality patient care through advanced imaging services. The position offers opportunities to work alongside leading clinicians and researchers while developing technical expertise and contributing to meaningful patient outcomes in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
• Perform MRI procedures and related patient care activities including POCT, IV insertion, patient assessment, and medication administration
• Ensure patient and staff safety by monitoring environments and following MRI safety standards and National Patient Safety Goals
• Screen patients for implanted devices and manage clearance processes, including event reporting and Stop the Line protocols
• Recognize patient distress and initiate emergency response procedures when needed
• Maintain infection control practices and proper contrast media handling using the six rights of medication administration
• Apply age-specific criteria in patient care and identify critical findings requiring immediate radiologist notification
• Maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and manage imaging room readiness and radioactive material compliance
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure complete, accurate documentation and patient identification
• Support flexible scheduling needs including shift adjustments, call coverage, and off-site imaging center travel
• Perform MRI procedures and related patient care activities including POCT, IV insertion, patient assessment, and medication administration
• Ensure patient and staff safety by monitoring environments and following MRI safety standards and National Patient Safety Goals
• Screen patients for implanted devices and manage clearance processes, including event reporting and Stop the Line protocols
• Recognize patient distress and initiate emergency response procedures when needed
• Maintain infection control practices and proper contrast media handling using the six rights of medication administration
• Apply age-specific criteria in patient care and identify critical findings requiring immediate radiologist notification
• Maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and manage imaging room readiness and radioactive material compliance
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure complete, accurate documentation and patient identification
• Support flexible scheduling needs including shift adjustments, call coverage, and off-site imaging center travel
Critical Thinking & Strategic Alignment
• Apply clinical knowledge and critical thinking to ensure imaging meets patient and provider needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve clinical questions and improve patient flow
• Optimize scheduling capacity and minimize delays to support on-time patient care
• Execute downtime procedures during system failures and report to leadership
• Utilize communication tools effectively and ensure accurate image transfer to PACS
• Perform SBAR hand-offs and complete shift reports with follow-up as needed
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support patient experience metrics
• Contribute to education, mentoring, and training of staff, students, and clinical partners
• Adhere to accreditation standards, licensure requirements, and continuing education
• Apply clinical knowledge and critical thinking to ensure imaging meets patient and provider needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve clinical questions and improve patient flow
• Optimize scheduling capacity and minimize delays to support on-time patient care
• Execute downtime procedures during system failures and report to leadership
• Utilize communication tools effectively and ensure accurate image transfer to PACS
• Perform SBAR hand-offs and complete shift reports with follow-up as needed
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support patient experience metrics
• Contribute to education, mentoring, and training of staff, students, and clinical partners
• Adhere to accreditation standards, licensure requirements, and continuing education
Technical Acumen
• Demonstrate proficiency in MRI protocols, positioning, anatomy recognition, and image optimization
• Operate MR equipment independently and perform quality assurance activities
• Maintain productivity and minimize error rates according to benchmarks
• Report equipment issues and collaborate with engineering and physics teams
• Perform general x-ray procedures when required by patient needs
• Accurately enter clinical and billing data into systems including RIS, Clinic-Station, CARE, and imaging platforms
• Maintain equipment logs and ensure compliance with operational standards
• Demonstrate proficiency in MRI protocols, positioning, anatomy recognition, and image optimization
• Operate MR equipment independently and perform quality assurance activities
• Maintain productivity and minimize error rates according to benchmarks
• Report equipment issues and collaborate with engineering and physics teams
• Perform general x-ray procedures when required by patient needs
• Accurately enter clinical and billing data into systems including RIS, Clinic-Station, CARE, and imaging platforms
• Maintain equipment logs and ensure compliance with operational standards
Professional & Service Excellence
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrate adaptability in fast-paced, changing clinical environments
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across all healthcare team members
• Provide responsive, courteous, and reliable service to patients and colleagues
• Model ethical behavior, accountability, and adherence to institutional policies
• Meet attendance expectations and communicate effectively regarding workflow and service delivery
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrate adaptability in fast-paced, changing clinical environments
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across all healthcare team members
• Provide responsive, courteous, and reliable service to patients and colleagues
• Model ethical behavior, accountability, and adherence to institutional policies
• Meet attendance expectations and communicate effectively regarding workflow and service delivery
EDUCATION
- Required: Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Program.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: CMRT - Cert Medical Radiologic Tech Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Upon Hire and
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire and
- Required: RT(MR) - Magnetic Resonance Imaging American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. within 60 Days
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
