MRI Technologist - Casual part time variable shifts
About The Position
The MRI Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role performs MRI examinations while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and image quality. The technologist administers intravenous gadolinium contrast, screens patients for allergies and contraindications, reviews and follows exam protocols, and consults radiologists about questionable orders or protocols. The position also coordinates scheduling, prioritizes urgent examinations, obtains wet reads, and ensures exams are correctly ordered, charged, and tracked in the HIS/RIS. This is a casual, part-time position with rotating shifts, listed at 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE). The hourly compensation range is $38.31 to $55.55.
Requirements
- ARRT or ARMRIT credential.
- Two to three years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
- One to three years of related work experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- ARRT (MR).
Responsibilities
- Administer gadolinium contrast intravenously and screen for allergies and contraindications.
- Position patients on the examining table and place the coil near the area of interest; follow exam protocols, review physician orders, and consult with a radiologist about questionable orders or protocols.
- Enter scan information into the computer, including the anatomical area, orientation, and position of entry.
- Communicate with patients before procedures to obtain history and explain risks and expectations, and during procedures to monitor safety and comfort.
- Specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning according to the exam and patient anatomy.
- Alert patients and staff to the dangers of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
- Review displayed images to ensure image quality.
- Ensure patients, staff, and visitors complete MRI screening; review and discuss screening forms, obtain signatures, and investigate and clear potential ferromagnetic objects or implants before entry into the magnetic field.
- Receive and review orders, coordinate schedules, prioritize urgent exams, and obtain wet reads.
- Maintain and clean the work area and equipment and replenish supplies as needed.
- Follow MRI safety guidelines, policies, and procedures; control and evaluate the safe entry of people, objects, supplies, and equipment into the MRI environment.
- Ensure exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and are accurately charged and tracked.
- Initiate service calls for equipment problems.
Benefits
- Northwestern Medicine describes a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being; eligibility depends on employment classification.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
