MRI Technologist Imaging Casual Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Orland Park, IL

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows its policies, procedures, ethical standards, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. The role is responsible for patient safety throughout the MRI process, from screening and preparation through 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 technologist produces diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols, applies professional judgment to optimize image quality, and reviews images before completing exams to address any diagnostic adequacy issues. Responsibilities also include administering contrast according to policy, including screening, IV access when required, monitoring, and responding to adverse events; operating MRI equipment; maintaining room readiness; and reporting equipment performance issues through established service processes.

The role coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies, and maintains accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy. The technologist contributes to a positive patient experience and supports department initiatives and other responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

This is a casual, non-benefited rotating position. Day-shift hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; evening-shift hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are 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 or more 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, evaluate implants and foreign bodies, 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, monitoring, and responding to adverse events.
• 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.
• 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 position is identified as casual and non-benefited. The posting describes Northwestern Medicine’s broader benefits offerings, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits, but directs applicants to check eligibility by employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree