Renting allows your facility to preserve capital, maintain diagnostic operations during building renovations or system upgrades, manage temporary backlog increases, or test the local market demand before committing to a permanent MRI installation.

There are five situations where mobile MRI is almost always the right answer. First, your existing fixed scanner has gone down and replacement parts or service have a long lead time. Second, you are mid-renovation and your scan room is offline. Third, your patient volume has spiked. Fourth, you are bridging the gap between selling an old scanner and installing the next one. And fifth, you want to test demand in a market before committing to a permanent install.

Rental terms are flexible and can be structured to fit almost any situation. Short-term rentals can be as brief as one week — common for emergency bridge coverage. Long-term rentals can extend 10 years or more for facilities using mobile MRI as a permanent operational solution. Most rentals land between 6 months to 5 years.

Monthly rental rates depend on field strength (1.5T vs 3T), manufacturer, rental term length, and location. As a general reference, monthly rentals commonly fall between $25,000 and $45,000 per month. Custom quotes are recommended to reflect your specific project needs.

A reputable mobile MRI rental includes the scanner, trailer, preventative maintenance, helium top-offs, software updates, climate control (HVAC), 24/7 technical support, and emergency repair response without unexpected fees.

Yes — these are typically separate from the monthly rate and quoted as one-time fees. Transportation is billed per mile ($5.50 to $10.00/mile each way), while setup at delivery and removal at end-of-term are clear separate line items.

Our mobile fleets include major OEM platforms — Siemens, GE, Philips, Canon, and Toshiba. Commonly available models include Siemens Symphony, Avanto, Espree, Aera, and Viato 1.5T platforms; GE Signa HDxt, Optima MR450w, and Voyager 1.5T systems.

1.5T is the workhorse field strength for general clinical imaging and handles 90% of routine studies. It is less expensive and runs quieter. 3T offers higher signal-to-noise but is typically not available in standard mobile configurations due to wider gauss lines. For most facilities, 1.5T is the practical choice.

Widebore MRI systems (70 cm) are preferred over standard bore (60 cm) for claustrophobic, bariatric, or pediatric patients. The extra 10 cm of space substantially improves patient comfort and reduces scan-completion failures.

Image quality from a properly maintained mobile MRI is clinically indistinguishable from the same scanner installed in a fixed hospital suite. The shielding, magnetic field stability, and protocols are engineered to hospital standards.

To host a mobile MRI, your site needs three key elements: Power (480V, 3-Phase dedicated service with a RussellStoll receptacle), Pad (a flat, level concrete or asphalt pad), and Connectivity (PACS/network connection).

Mobile MRI scanners require clean, dedicated 480V, 3-Phase power at 150-200 Amps, connecting via a heavy-duty shoreline cable ending in a RussellStoll female outlet (usually 5-wire, such as DS2).

If your grid cannot support 480V 3-phase power, an onboard diesel generator or localized power substation upgrades can be arranged. We coordinate electrical audits to evaluate options.

The trailer must park on a flat, level surface — ideally a reinforced concrete pad. If parking on asphalt, landing plates are placed under support jacks to distribute the heavy weight evenly.

Standard trailers are 48 ft long, 8.5 ft wide, and 13.5 ft tall, weighing around 25 to 28 tons (50,000 - 56,000 lbs). Clear space is also needed for the passenger-side patient lift.

Emergency deliveries can often be executed within 3 to 7 business days depending on availability. Standard planned rentals take about 15 to 30 days to complete site preparation and logistics.

We recommend booking 30 to 60 days in advance to secure your preferred scanner model (Siemens, GE, Philips) and ensure ample time for local permits and site prep.

Doctors Choice manages delivery, positioning, leveling, shoreline connection, and diagnostic calibration from start to finish. We also handle full decommissioning when the rental term concludes.

Yes. Our team assists with site layout planning, coordinates with your facility management, and provides technical specification sheets for power and trailer clearance.

Typically, the facility provides its certified MRI technologist for seamless integration with local protocols. However, we can assist in connecting you with staffing agencies if temporary staffing is needed.

Yes, OEM applications training can be included. A specialist will spend 2 to 5 days on-site guiding your team on scanner software, coil setup, and safety protocols.

Our standard mobile MRI rentals feature a 95% to 98% uptime guarantee during normal scanning hours, backed by proportional rental credits in case of unscheduled downtime.

Full comprehensive service is included: routine PM, component replacement, remote monitoring, software patches, and standard service calls with certified field engineers.

All cryogenic services — helium refills, compressor servicing, and cold head maintenance — are fully covered in your monthly rental package.

We provide 24/7/365 emergency tech support. Technicians attempt remote troubleshooting first, and dispatch certified field engineers if an on-site visit is necessary.

Yes, all systems are DICOM-compliant and designed for seamless integration with your existing PACS and RIS for instant image transfer to your local network.

Absoluty. Mobile scanners feature the same high-throughput tech found in fixed suites, supporting standard daily patient volumes without performance degradation.

Trailers comply with Joint Commission standards, state department of health regulations, ACR guidelines, ADA accessibility, and local safety codes.

Comfort features include stable HVAC climate control, dimmable LED lighting, aesthetic interiors, soundproof headphones, and widebore (70 cm) options.

Doctors Choice provides turnkey mobile solutions with late-model scanners (Siemens, GE, Philips) maintained to OEM standards, flexible terms, transparent pricing, and 24/7 technical assistance.

Contact our advisory team via phone or website. We will assess your requirements, perform a site consultation, and build a transparent proposal tailored to your facility.