MRI Technologist - Part Time Variable
About The Position
The MRI Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and values while performing MRI examinations in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. This part-time position is 30 hours per week, with variable shifts rotating between days and evenings and occasional weekends. The technologist is accountable for patient safety throughout the MRI process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. This includes evaluating implants and foreign bodies, obtaining appropriate clearance before entry into the magnetic field, and enforcing controlled access and safe practices in the MRI environment. The role produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols, reviews images for adequacy before completing exams, and takes corrective action when needed. It also includes contrast administration in accordance with policy, including screening, IV access when required, patient monitoring, and responding to adverse events. The technologist safely operates MRI equipment, maintains imaging room readiness, identifies equipment performance issues and follows established service processes. The role coordinates exam flow, prioritizes time-sensitive studies, and 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, 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+ 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 in accordance with policy, including screening, IV access when required, 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.
- 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
- The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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