MRI Tech - Part Time Day shift sign on bonus

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

12d • $38 - $56

About The Position

The MRI Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role performs MRI examinations and supports patient safety and comfort throughout the imaging process. This is a part-time day-shift position at 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE). The listed hourly compensation range is $38.31–$55.55, and the posting offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility restrictions.

Requirements

• ARRT or ARMRIT certification.
• Two to three years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• One to three years of related work experience.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT (MR).

Responsibilities

• Administer gadolinium contrast intravenously and screen patients for allergies and contraindications.
• Position patients on the examining table, 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, including the anatomical area, orientation, and position of entry, into the computer.
• Communicate with patients before procedures to obtain history and explain risks and what to expect, and communicate during procedures to monitor safety and comfort.
• Enter commands for MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning to suit the exam and patient anatomy.
• Alert patients and staff to the danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
• Review images on the video display screen to ensure image quality.
• Ensure patients, staff, and visitors complete MRI screening forms; review the forms, discuss contraindications, obtain signatures, and investigate and clear potential ferromagnetic foreign 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, and control and evaluate the safe entry of people, objects, supplies, and equipment into the MRI environment.
• Ensure exams are correctly ordered in HIS/RIS and are accurately charged and tracked.
• Initiate service calls for equipment problems.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a broad benefits offering intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• The posting offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility restrictions.

What This Job Offers

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