American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Credential: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist  In-Demand resource  GI Bill resource CA Eligible
Credentialing Agency: American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist recognizes individuals who are qualified as specialists and who promote high standards of patient care and safety in the diagnostic medical imaging modality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology including: interventional MRI, cardiovascular MRI, functional MRI, and MRI breast imaging. Certification is open to qualified technologists in all imaging fields who have documented MRI clinical experience and/or formal education completed through schools dedicated to MRI technologists. Candidates may demonstrate qualifications by being a graduate of an ARMRIT approved Certification or Degree program that includes at least 1,000 hours of Documented MRI clinical training; through experience in another medical imaging modality or allied health field with at least 1,000 hours of documented MRI clinical experience; by having four years or 6,240 hours of documented full-time MRI clinical experience; or by possessing a Bachelor Degree and one-year (1700 hours) of full-time MRI work experience.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:    medium

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 6240 hours
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

8815 Commonwealth Blvd.
Bellerose, NY  11426

Phone: (718) 347-8690

Fax: (718) 347-8691
Email: armrit@msn.com

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Option 1:

Candidate must be a graduate of an ARMRIT approved certification or degree Magnetic Resonance Imaging program, that includes at least 1,000 hours of documented MRI clinical training.

Option 2:

Candidates from another Medical Imaging modality or Allied Health Field must have at least 1,000 hours of documented MRI clinical experience such as:

  • Cardio Vascular Technologist (CVT)
  • EEG Technologists who perform Electro- encephalograms
  • Electro-Physiology and Evoked Potential studies
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Medical Assistants with Diploma & 1 yr. experience
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists certified by the NMTCB or ARRT
  • Nurses (RN, LPN, LVN)
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Radiographers certified by the ARRT, LRT, CRT or State license.
  • Surgical Technician with National Certification.
  • Ultrasonographers certified by the ARDMS or CCI

Option 3:

Candidate with On-Job-Training must provide proof of four (4) years or 6,240 hours of documented full-time MRI clinical experience.

Option 4:

Candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree and one-year (1700 hours) of full-time MRI work experience.

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates must adhere to the Code of Ethics set forth by the ARMRIT Board of Directors.
  • Candidates must stay active in the MRI profession.

Written Exam

  • MR Physics
    • Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Physics
    • Tissue Characteristics
    • Electromagnetism
  • Clinical Applications
    • Pulse Sequences
    • Image Parameters
    • Spatial Localization
    • Image Quality
    • Enhancement Agents
    • Types of MR Magnets
    • Coils and Peripheral Equipment
  • Section III
    • Bioeffects, Safety, and Patient Care
    • MR Cross-sectional Anatomy

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist examination:

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RECERTIFICATION

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist credential has the following recertification information:

  • All Certified MRI Technologists are required to renew their certification every three year and must submit evidence of eight (8) Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits per year for a total of twenty-four (24) CME credits in MRI Technology as awarded by the AHRA, ACCME, AMA, ASRT or other qualified CME granting organization. CME credits must be derived from topics related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology and/or MRI patient care and safety.

In Demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%) and is eligible for CA under the CA MOS/ASI/AOC Related Option

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

CA Eligible

This certification is eligible for CA under the CA Civilian Occupation Related Option.

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

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NCCA

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

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ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
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Updated: February 04, 2020
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