MRI training in Southfield
Tesla MR Institute has 15+ clinical training sites in the Southfield metro area, making it one of the strongest markets for MRI training in Michigan.
The program is fully hybrid: complete your didactic coursework online on your own schedule, then do hands-on clinical rotations at a facility near you in Southfield. No commuting to a distant campus. No relocating. Train where you will eventually work.
Program details
- Duration: 12-18 months
- Prerequisites: None. High school diploma or GED. No prior radiology credentials required.
- Format: Online coursework + in-person clinical rotations in Southfield
- Certification: ARMRIT (accepted by most Southfield employers)
- Cost: $6,450 (payment plans available)
MRI technologist salary in Southfield
MRI technologists in the Southfield metro area earn approximately $62K-$88K per year. Entry-level positions start at the lower end, with experienced techs and those with specialty skills earning toward the top of the range.
For detailed salary data, see our MRI technologist salary guide and Michigan MRI programs page.
How to become an MRI tech in Southfield
- Enroll in Tesla MR Institute’s ARMRIT-approved hybrid program
- Complete coursework online at your own pace
- Do clinical rotations at a Southfield-area facility
- Pass the ARMRIT exam and get certified
- Start working at hospitals and imaging centers in Southfield
No prior radiology experience needed. Healthcare workers, career changers, and MRI tech aides are all strong candidates.
MRI licensing in Michigan
Michigan does not require a specific state license for MRI technologists. The state regulates some radiologic technology practitioners, but MRI falls outside the scope of ionizing radiation regulations. Employers require ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification. Michigan’s large health system networks, particularly Corewell Health, have standardized credentialing processes across their many facilities.
Employers in the Southfield area accept both ARRT(MR) and ARMRIT certification. Tesla MR Institute’s program prepares you for the ARMRIT exam, which does not require prior X-ray credentials.
Where MRI techs work in Southfield
Major healthcare employers in the Southfield area include Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont + Spectrum), Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health Michigan, Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan). Michigan’s MRI market has been reshaped by the 2022 merger of Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health into Corewell Health, creating the state’s largest health system and a dominant imaging employer. Michigan Medicine (the University of Michigan’s health system) in Ann Arbor is a top-ranked academic center that drives demand for experienced MRI technologists, including research-focused positions. The auto industry’s legacy of employer-sponsored health insurance means Michigan has historically high healthcare utilization rates, sustaining demand for imaging services even during economic downturns.
More resources
- MRI tech programs in Michigan — statewide overview
- How to become an MRI technologist — complete career guide
- MRI technologist salary guide — pay data by location
- ARRT vs ARMRIT certification — credential comparison