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Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging is one of only two programs of its kind in the country. SLU's MRI program contains a strong science curriculum that prepares students for immediate job placement as well as graduate study.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a large magnet and radio waves to create clear pictures of internal body structures. MRI provides excellent contrast between the different soft tissues of the body and is especially useful in imaging the brain, spine, joints, muscles and other structures. The superior resolution of the images and advancing technology is rapidly increasing the variety of exams an MRI technologist will perform.

MRI technologists are educated and trained to work with patients and other members of the health care team to obtain high-quality images in a safe and effective manner. MRI offers procedures that are helpful to a broad span of medical specialties. These specialties include neurology, sports medicine, cardiology, pediatrics and more.

Advantages to earning your B.S. in MRI at Saint Louis University include:

A tailored curriculum that allows for diverse areas of concentration
Clinical training sites within the St. Louis metropolitan area
An interprofessional focus that emphasizes a team approach to health care
Instruction and individual mentorship by professionally credentialed MRI faculty
Medically relevant coursework ideal for pre-professional curriculum options, including pre-med and pre-physician assistant
Opportunities to participate in professional conferences with faculty and fellow students
Undergraduate opportunities to conduct research and produce projects/papers acceptable for publication and presentation at professional conferences

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to demonstrate the Jesuit mission by caring for the whole patient.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting in the MRI profession.
Graduates will be able to apply critical reasoning as it relates to the MRI setting.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate application of professional knowledge.
Graduates will be able to recognize ethical practices in the health care setting.

Careers

The practice of MRI encompasses multidisciplinary skills. The responsibilities of the MRI technologist include:

Operation of imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation
Empathetic and instructional approach to patient care
Preparation of contrast agents
Performance of quality control procedures
Application of accepted standards of MRI safety and protection

Jobs can be found in the following settings:

Medical and surgical hospitals
Freestanding clinics
Physician offices
Research institutions

Some jobs are classified as traveling jobs where the employee provides temporary help to short-staffed departments for a while. These technologists regularly travel, with the length of stay and location varying.

Career advancement opportunities from the position of staff technologist may lead to areas of administration, education, sales or research.