MRI Technologist-Outpatient Casual Rotating Shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Gurnee, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist supports outpatient services at the Gurnee, Glenview, and Vernon Hills locations. This is a casual, non-benefited position. The technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The role is accountable for patient safety throughout the MRI process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. The technologist produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards, applies professional judgment to optimize image quality, and reviews images before completing exams to address any diagnostic inadequacy. Duties also include MRI safety screening and clearance for implants or foreign bodies, enforcing controlled access and safe practices in the MRI environment, and administering contrast in accordance with policy, including IV access when required and monitoring for adverse events.

The technologist safely operates imaging equipment, maintains room readiness, identifies equipment issues and initiates service follow-up, coordinates exam flow, and prioritizes time-sensitive studies. The role maintains accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy. It also supports a positive patient experience and departmental initiatives and responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs. Some weekend coverage may be required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification, or American Registry of MRI Technologist (ARMRIT) certification within 12 months of hire, or 10+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety throughout the MRI process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Perform MRI safety screening, including implant and foreign-body evaluation, and ensure appropriate clearance before exposure to the magnetic field.
• Enforce controlled access and safe practices within the MRI environment.
• Produce diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Review images before exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administer contrast according to policy, including screening, IV access when required, patient monitoring, and response to adverse events.
• Safely operate MRI equipment and maintain imaging room readiness.
• Identify equipment performance issues and initiate follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Follow organizational values, ethical standards, certifications, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards.
• Support a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Benefits

• The position is described as casual and non-benefited.
• The posting describes Northwestern Medicine benefits generally, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits; it directs applicants to check eligibility by employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree