MRI Technologist Valley West Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Sandwich, IL

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role is accountable for patient safety throughout MRI care, from screening and preparation through monitoring and post-procedure care. The technologist performs MRI safety screening, including implant and foreign-body evaluation, obtains appropriate clearance before patients enter the magnetic field, and enforces controlled access and safe practices in the MRI environment.

The technologist produces diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols and professional standards, applying professional judgment to optimize image quality and resolve imaging challenges. They review images before completing exams and take corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met. Duties also include administering contrast according to policy, including screening, establishing IV access when required, monitoring patients, and responding to adverse events.

The role includes safely operating imaging equipment, maintaining room readiness, identifying equipment issues and initiating service follow-up, coordinating exam flow, and prioritizing time-sensitive studies. The technologist maintains accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy. The technologist supports a positive patient experience and department initiatives related to relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth, and takes on additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety throughout MRI 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 in 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.
• Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Uphold applicable quality and safety standards, including MRI safety and infection-prevention measures, as applicable.
• Ensure 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

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree