MRI training in Brooklyn
Tesla MR Institute has multiple clinical training sites in the Brooklyn area, part of 45+ sites across New York state. Brooklyn is the most populous borough in New York City, with a healthcare infrastructure that rivals many standalone metro areas—and a steady demand for MRI technologists to staff it.
The program is fully hybrid: complete your didactic coursework online on your own schedule, then do hands-on clinical rotations at a facility in Brooklyn. No commuting to a campus in another borough. 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 Brooklyn
- Certification: ARMRIT (accepted by Brooklyn-area employers)
- Cost: Starting at $11,000 (payment plans available)
For statewide details, see our New York MRI programs page. Also see our Bronx MRI programs page for another NYC borough with clinical sites.
MRI licensing in New York
New York regulates some medical imaging professionals through the New York State Department of Health. However, MRI does not use ionizing radiation—it relies on magnetic fields and radiofrequency pulses—so MRI technologists do not require the same state radiologic technology license as X-ray or CT techs. There is no separate state MRI license requirement.
Employers require national certification. Both ARRT(MR) and ARMRIT are accepted at Brooklyn hospitals and imaging centers. Tesla MR Institute’s program prepares you for the ARMRIT exam, which does not require prior X-ray credentials—a direct path into MRI without a 2-year radiology degree.
MRI technologist salary in Brooklyn
MRI technologists in the NYC metro area earn approximately $85K-$115K per year. Entry-level positions start at the lower end, with experienced techs and those working at academic medical centers or holding specialty certifications earning toward the top of the range.
The national median MRI tech salary is $88,180 (BLS, May 2024). New York City is one of the highest-paying markets for MRI techs in the country. Brooklyn salaries reflect the broader NYC metro, and while cost of living is higher than the national average, the salary premium more than compensates in many cases—especially for techs who already live in the borough and avoid relocation costs. Many NYC hospital systems also offer union-negotiated wages, pension plans, and comprehensive benefits.
For detailed salary data, see our MRI technologist salary guide and New York MRI programs page.
How to become an MRI tech in Brooklyn
- Enroll in Tesla MR Institute’s ARMRIT-approved hybrid program
- Complete coursework online at your own pace (MRI physics, anatomy, patient safety, cross-sectional imaging)
- Do clinical rotations at a Brooklyn-area facility (hands-on scanner time with real patients)
- Pass the ARMRIT exam and earn your national certification
- Apply for positions at Brooklyn hospitals, outpatient centers, and imaging groups
No prior radiology experience needed. Healthcare workers, career changers, veterans, and MRI tech aides are all strong candidates. NYC’s union hospital systems often have structured onboarding for new MRI techs.
Where MRI techs work in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has one of the densest concentrations of hospitals and imaging centers in the country. Major employers include:
- NYU Langone Brooklyn — formerly NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, a major academic-affiliated hospital with high imaging volume and access to NYU’s broader research ecosystem
- Maimonides Medical Center — one of Brooklyn’s largest hospitals, serving Borough Park and the surrounding communities with a busy radiology department
- NYC Health + Hospitals — the public hospital system operates Kings County Hospital Center and Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, both with active MRI departments
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital — part of the NYP system, located in Park Slope with comprehensive imaging services
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — the academic medical center in East Flatbush, with University Hospital of Brooklyn providing both clinical care and teaching opportunities
Brooklyn’s 2.7 million residents generate substantial imaging volume, and the borough’s diverse population creates demand for techs comfortable working across a wide range of clinical presentations. Outpatient imaging centers in neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn add further job opportunities beyond the hospital systems.
More resources
- MRI tech programs in New York — statewide overview
- MRI tech programs in the Bronx — Bronx borough page
- How to become an MRI technologist — complete career guide
- MRI technologist salary guide — pay data by location
- ARRT vs ARMRIT certification — credential comparison