MRI Technologist - Part Time Variable
About The Position
The MRI Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This part-time role is 30 hours per week and floats between Gavers Breast Center, Crystal Lake Imaging, and Woodstock Imaging. Shifts vary and rotate between days and evenings, with occasional weekends. The technologist provides safe, high-quality MRI services, from patient screening and preparation through monitoring and post-procedure care. The role includes MRI safety screening and clearance, producing diagnostic-quality images according to approved protocols, administering contrast in accordance with policy, operating and maintaining readiness of MRI equipment, coordinating exam flow, and documenting care in EPIC and Visage. The technologist also supports patient experience and department initiatives, and carries out additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
- 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 accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging 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 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 in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications, obtaining IV access when required, monitoring patients, and responding to adverse events.
- Operate imaging equipment safely 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 set-up, 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, to protect patients, visitors, team members, and self.
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
