
Hospital | MRI Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Abilene, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.63
- Weekly
- $2,465
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,180
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $61.63/hour — 63% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in Texas ($37.80/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, 40 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 Texas right now
- 159 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in Texas from 5 agencies, 5 of them in Abilene.
- Pay in these listings: $24.15 – $81.58/hour, median $61.67/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in Texas: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($62.78/hour across 16 jobs).
Job description
MRI Technologist Jobs – Hospital Travel Contract in Abilene, Texas
Travel MRI Technologist job in Abilene, TX, offering a 13-week hospital contract, night shifts, and advanced MRI procedures.
Join an on-site hospital imaging team as an experienced MRI Technologist in Abilene, Texas. This 13-week travel healthcare opportunity is ideal for a skilled MRI professional who enjoys serving a broad patient population and performing advanced imaging procedures, including cardiac, breast, arthrogram, anesthesia-supported, and pacemaker MRI. Abilene offers a welcoming West Texas community with a relaxed pace, local cultural attractions, and access to outdoor recreation.
MRI Technologist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,380–$2,550
- Location: Abilene, Texas
- Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital MRI department and acute-care imaging environment
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 8, 2027
- Schedule: Four 10-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m.; Friday through Monday
- Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
- Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Orientation: Approximately 40 hours, including required learning modules
MRI Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent MRI Technologist experience
- ARRT certification in Radiography and MRI; ARRT(MR) preferred
- ARMRIT certification may be considered
- Current BLS certification
- Recent experience in a hospital or acute-care imaging environment
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Proficiency with electronic medical record and radiology documentation systems; Allscripts experience required, with Altera experience beneficial
- Ability to safely perform MRI procedures involving contrast, anesthesia support, pacemakers, and MRI-compatible equipment
- Current license or certification documentation must be available at the time of submission
- Strong knowledge of MRI safety, radiation safety, isolation precautions, and contrast administration
MRI Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic MRI examinations for a diverse patient population in an acute-care hospital setting
- Complete MRI studies of the brain, spine, abdomen, pelvis, cardiac system, breast, extremities, and other anatomical regions
- Perform specialized studies such as MRCP, MRA, MRV, perfusion, diffusion, cine cerebrospinal fluid flow, and MRI arthrograms
- Support MRI procedures involving anesthesia and patients with compatible pacemakers
- Prepare patients, explain procedures, verify MRI safety screening, and promote a calm, respectful imaging experience
- Prepare and administer contrast media in accordance with established protocols and applicable standards
- Start peripheral IVs and monitor patients throughout examinations, escalating concerns appropriately
- Operate MRI equipment and apply appropriate coils, sequences, positioning techniques, and image-processing methods
- Review images for quality, complete accurate documentation, and submit studies for interpretation
- Maintain strict MRI safety practices and collaborate with radiologists, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other members of the healthcare team
Apply now for this travel MRI Technologist opportunity in Abilene, Texas, and join a hospital imaging team supporting advanced diagnostic care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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