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MRI Technologist - Woodlands
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist to support high-quality diagnostic imaging services that directly impact patient care. This role is part of [Department information not provided] and works closely with radiologists, physicists, clinicians, nursing staff, and other care team members to ensure safe, accurate, and timely magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist at UT MD Anderson, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist performs advanced technical and specialized imaging procedures in alignment with institutional standards, American College of Radiology guidelines, and patient safety requirements. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist plays a critical role in supporting UT MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, education, and prevention.
The ideal candidate is a patient-focused Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist with demonstrated technical proficiency in magnetic resonance imaging, strong critical thinking skills, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning. The ideal candidate brings relevant education, hands-on imaging experience, and appropriate licensure and certifications required to independently perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures in a complex clinical environment, with the flexibility to support varied schedules, on-call coverage, and off-site locations.
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to life-saving cancer care while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment at UT MD Anderson. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist supports innovative diagnostic imaging that advances patient outcomes, research, and education, while benefiting from a workplace that values professional growth, operational excellence, and work-life balance.
• 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 and Safety
• Perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed, supporting routine, advanced, inpatient, immediate care, and on-call imaging needs
• Conduct patient interviews, assessments, education, discharge processes, and transportation within scope of practice
• Safely screen patients for implanted devices and manage clinical and research-driven device evaluations and clearances
• Maintain strict magnetic resonance imaging safety practices, access control of magnetic resonance zones, and National Patient Safety Goals
• Recognize patient distress and initiate or assist with emergency response teams including Code Blue and rapid response
• Administer contrast media following manufacturer standards and the six rights of medication administration
• Adhere to infection control practices, sterile and aseptic techniques, and age-specific care criteria
• Monitor patient environments to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors
• Identify critical findings requiring immediate clinical response and notify the interpreting radiologist
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed, supporting routine, advanced, inpatient, immediate care, and on-call imaging needs
• Conduct patient interviews, assessments, education, discharge processes, and transportation within scope of practice
• Safely screen patients for implanted devices and manage clinical and research-driven device evaluations and clearances
• Maintain strict magnetic resonance imaging safety practices, access control of magnetic resonance zones, and National Patient Safety Goals
• Recognize patient distress and initiate or assist with emergency response teams including Code Blue and rapid response
• Administer contrast media following manufacturer standards and the six rights of medication administration
• Adhere to infection control practices, sterile and aseptic techniques, and age-specific care criteria
• Monitor patient environments to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors
• Identify critical findings requiring immediate clinical response and notify the interpreting radiologist
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Clinical Operations and Workflow
• Coordinate with radiologists, clinicians, nursing staff, physicists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality imaging
• Manage patient flow, scheduling capacity, and operational efficiency to support on-time starts and reduce delays
• Prepare imaging rooms, escort patients, and expedite care to reduce room turnaround time
• Perform downtime procedures during system failures and report issues to supervisors for reassignment
• Complete shift reports, conduct verbal hand-offs using the SBAR technique, and follow up with peers and supervisors
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and operational performance
• Travel to off-site regional imaging locations as assigned
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, including early starts, late stays, rotational call, and emergency ride-out coverage
• Coordinate with radiologists, clinicians, nursing staff, physicists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality imaging
• Manage patient flow, scheduling capacity, and operational efficiency to support on-time starts and reduce delays
• Prepare imaging rooms, escort patients, and expedite care to reduce room turnaround time
• Perform downtime procedures during system failures and report issues to supervisors for reassignment
• Complete shift reports, conduct verbal hand-offs using the SBAR technique, and follow up with peers and supervisors
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and operational performance
• Travel to off-site regional imaging locations as assigned
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, including early starts, late stays, rotational call, and emergency ride-out coverage
Technical Acumen and Imaging Quality
• Independently operate assigned magnetic resonance imaging equipment and perform quality assurance activities
• Apply knowledge of magnetic resonance physics, cross-sectional anatomy, and parameter manipulation to optimize image quality
• Ensure correct imaging site, positioning, annotation, and protocol adherence
• Minimize error rates to benchmarked standards and maintain defined productivity levels
• Perform general radiography procedures when patient-driven needs arise
• Relay equipment malfunctions to engineering, physics, and leadership with appropriate documentation
• Ensure accurate and timely image transfer to picture archiving and communication systems
• Independently operate assigned magnetic resonance imaging equipment and perform quality assurance activities
• Apply knowledge of magnetic resonance physics, cross-sectional anatomy, and parameter manipulation to optimize image quality
• Ensure correct imaging site, positioning, annotation, and protocol adherence
• Minimize error rates to benchmarked standards and maintain defined productivity levels
• Perform general radiography procedures when patient-driven needs arise
• Relay equipment malfunctions to engineering, physics, and leadership with appropriate documentation
• Ensure accurate and timely image transfer to picture archiving and communication systems
Documentation, Systems, and Compliance
• Accurately enter patient, exam, billing, and supply data into clinical and imaging information systems
• Complete and maintain required documentation including time-outs, forms, and patient identifiers
• Maintain equipment logs, safety checks, and environmental monitoring records
• Dispose of contrast, linens, disposable coils, and materials according to regulations
• Adhere to Joint Commission standards, accreditation requirements, and state and federal regulations
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements
• Document incidents, variances, and patient concerns and escalate appropriately within required timeframes
• Accurately enter patient, exam, billing, and supply data into clinical and imaging information systems
• Complete and maintain required documentation including time-outs, forms, and patient identifiers
• Maintain equipment logs, safety checks, and environmental monitoring records
• Dispose of contrast, linens, disposable coils, and materials according to regulations
• Adhere to Joint Commission standards, accreditation requirements, and state and federal regulations
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements
• Document incidents, variances, and patient concerns and escalate appropriately within required timeframes
Education, Training, and Professional Development
• Provide training, mentoring, and education to students, technologists, nurses, faculty, and other staff
• Foster a supportive learning environment for patients, families, residents, volunteers, and coworkers
• Participate in departmental meetings, in-services, and orientation to new equipment and safety initiatives
• Actively engage in ongoing learning and apply new knowledge to daily practice
• Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and service orientation in all interactions
• Provide training, mentoring, and education to students, technologists, nurses, faculty, and other staff
• Foster a supportive learning environment for patients, families, residents, volunteers, and coworkers
• Participate in departmental meetings, in-services, and orientation to new equipment and safety initiatives
• Actively engage in ongoing learning and apply new knowledge to daily practice
• Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and service orientation in all interactions
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
