
Hospital | MRI Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.69
- Weekly
- $2,005
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,260
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $55.69/hour — 58% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in Missouri ($35.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Missouri right now
- 52 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in Missouri from 4 agencies, 6 of them in Saint Louis.
- Pay in these listings: $52.12 – $84.99/hour, median $65.92/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in Missouri: $35.14/hour ($73,091/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($67.90/hour across 23 jobs).
Job description
MRI Technologist Travel Contract – Hospital Imaging Job in Saint Louis, Missouri
Apply now for an MRI Technologist travel contract in Saint Louis, MO, supporting inpatient and outpatient imaging in a Level I trauma hospital with advanced Siemens MRI technology.
Join a collaborative radiology and medical imaging team for a 13-week travel assignment serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This MRI technologist job offers the opportunity to perform routine and advanced magnetic resonance imaging studies using Siemens 1.5T and 3.0T scanners. Saint Louis offers a vibrant mix of historic neighborhoods, cultural attractions, outdoor spaces, and easy access to the Mississippi River.
MRI Technologist Travel Job Details
- Location: Saint Louis (St. Louis), Missouri
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
- Employment Type: Hospital travel contract
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Schedule: 3 overnight shifts per week, including Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Call: Position-specific call coverage, including Monday through Thursday call responsibilities
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Daily Caseload: Approximately 11 exams per scanner
- Equipment: Siemens 1.5T and 3.0T MRI scanners
- Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient MRI services in a Level I trauma environment
MRI Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist, MRI Tech, or Magnetic Resonance Technologist
- ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience working in a Level I trauma environment
- Proficiency with MRI procedures involving the brain, body, musculoskeletal system, breast, and spine
- Experience with contrast administration, peripheral IV starts, PACS, image post-processing, and advanced MRI techniques
- Ability to perform or support studies such as perfusion, functional MRI, spectroscopy, cine cerebrospinal fluid flow, enterography, defecography, and breast imaging, including breast biopsy support
- Ability to complete required pre-start education, MRI safety screening, respirator clearance, and fit testing
- Availability to work designated holidays during the travel contract as scheduled
MRI Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality MRI examinations for inpatient and outpatient patients across a broad range of clinical indications.
- Prepare patients, explain MRI procedures, verify screening information, and promote a safe and comfortable imaging experience.
- Operate Siemens 1.5T and 3.0T MRI equipment while following departmental protocols and MRI, magnetic, and patient safety standards.
- Complete routine and advanced imaging studies of the brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis, breast, spine, and musculoskeletal system.
- Prepare and administer contrast media according to applicable policies and scope of practice.
- Perform image post-processing, including diffusion, perfusion, subtraction, maximum intensity projection, and multiplanar reconstruction.
- Recognize image quality concerns, repeat or modify sequences when appropriate, and communicate pertinent findings or patient needs to the care team.
- Collaborate with technologists, nurses, radiologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support efficient patient flow and excellent patient care.
Apply now to join this Saint Louis, Missouri MRI travel team and advance your career in hospital imaging and radiologic technology.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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