MRI Technologist Training

MRI Tech Programs in Tulsa, Oklahoma

MRI technologist training for Tulsa, Oklahoma. 5+ clinical training sites in the Tulsa area. Tesla MR Institute: 12-18 months, no prerequisites, tuition starting at $11,500.

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MRI technologist student training at a clinical site
$87K Avg. Salary
5+ Local Sites
12-18 mo Program Length
Starting at $11,500 Tuition
Already in imaging?

Already working in an imaging department in the Tulsa area?

X-ray, CT, and nuclear medicine techs, MRI aides, transporters, schedulers, and nurses who work around a scanner do not need a second degree or an X-ray license to move into MRI. The coursework is online, so you keep your job, and clinical hours can happen at a facility you already know.

Train where you work.

If your department has an MRI scanner and will host you, our site team asks them first. Your employer signs a site agreement and names an ARRT or ARMRIT mentor.

How clinicals at your current facility work

Keep your paycheck.

The online phases fit around a hospital schedule. Clinicals are the squeeze, and we show the schedules other hospital employees have used.

MRI school while working full time

Ask your employer to pay.

Some employers cover part of tuition, and we can invoice them directly. Here is what to ask HR before you pay a deposit.

Employer tuition reimbursement
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Already ARRT registered? Compare ARRT (MR) and ARMRIT before you choose a route.

Program at a glance

  • 12-18 month program
  • No prerequisites — high school diploma or GED
  • 100% online coursework, clinical training nearby
  • Clinical training sites in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Eligible to sit the ARMRIT exam upon completion

Start your MRI career in Tulsa, Oklahoma

No application fee. Rolling admissions year-round.

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Clinical sites near Tulsa

5+ affiliated sites nearby — and counting. 26+ across the state. We add new partner facilities every week.

Hillcrest HealthCare System
Hillcrest Medical CenterHillcrest HealthCare System
Oklahoma State University Medical Center
Hillcrest Hospital SouthHillcrest HealthCare System
Tulsa Spine & Specialty HospitalHillcrest HealthCare System

MRI training for Tulsa

Tesla MR Institute has 5+ clinical training sites in the Tulsa area, Oklahoma’s second-largest metro with a growing healthcare sector.

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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa
  • Certification: ARMRIT (valid in all 50 states)
  • Cost: Starting at $11,500 (payment plans available)

MRI technologist salary in Tulsa

MRI technologists in the Tulsa area earn approximately $81K-$98K 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.

How to become an MRI tech in Tulsa

  1. Enroll in Tesla MR Institute’s ARMRIT-approved hybrid program
  2. Complete coursework online at your own pace
  3. Do clinical rotations at a Tulsa-area facility
  4. Pass the ARMRIT exam and get certified
  5. Start working at hospitals and imaging centers in Tulsa

No prior radiology experience needed. Healthcare workers, career changers, and MRI tech aides are all strong candidates.

Start Your MRI Career in Tulsa

5+ clinical sites in Tulsa. 12-18 month program. No prerequisites. Tuition starting at $11,500.

MRI licensing in Oklahoma

Oklahoma does not require a specific state license for MRI technologists. The state does not regulate MRI under its radiologic technology statutes since MRI does not use ionizing radiation. Employers require ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification. Oklahoma’s smaller market means many MRI positions require multi-modality flexibility.

ARRT(MR) and ARMRIT are the two national MRI certifications, and both are valid in all 50 states. The American College of Radiology’s MRI accreditation program names ARMRIT alongside ARRT. Tesla MR Institute’s program prepares you for the ARMRIT exam, which does not require prior X-ray credentials.

Where MRI techs work in Tulsa

Major healthcare employers in the Tulsa area include INTEGRIS Health (now Integris), SSM Health (Oklahoma), OU Health, Saint Francis Health System. Oklahoma’s MRI market is concentrated in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metros, where INTEGRIS Health and Saint Francis Health System are the dominant imaging employers. OU Health (the University of Oklahoma’s academic medical center) brings teaching and research opportunities. The state’s significant Native American population is served by tribal health facilities and Indian Health Service (IHS) centers, which provide additional MRI employment pathways. Oklahoma’s very low cost of living means that even below-national-average salaries provide comfortable purchasing power, and several of the state’s military bases (Tinker AFB, Fort Sill) add federal imaging positions.

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334+ Clinical Sites Partner network in 38 states
Starting at $11,500 Payment plans available

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Tesla MR Institute offers a 12-18 month hybrid MRI technologist program with 5+ clinical training sites in the Tulsa area. The program combines online coursework with in-person clinical rotations locally. No prior radiology credentials are required.

MRI technologists in the Tulsa area earn approximately $81K-$98K per year depending on experience, facility type, and shift.

Tesla MR Institute has 5+ clinical training sites in the Tulsa area. Sites include hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and radiology groups. We add new partner facilities regularly.

Yes. ARMRIT certification does not require prior X-ray credentials. Tesla MR Institute's program accepts career changers with just a high school diploma or GED.

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