MRI Technologist Valley West Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Sandwich, IL

9d•$38 - $56

About The Position

The MRI Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This role provides safe, patient-focused MRI care and produces diagnostic-quality images in accordance with approved protocols and professional standards. The technologist screens and prepares patients, monitors them during procedures, provides post-procedure care, conducts MRI safety screening, evaluates implants and foreign bodies, and ensures clearance before patients enter the magnetic-field environment. The role also involves administering contrast in accordance with policy, operating MRI equipment, maintaining room readiness, coordinating exam flow, and documenting care and imaging details accurately in EPIC and Visage. The position is full-time, day shift, at Valley West, with 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). The posted hourly salary range is $38.31–$55.55.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain accountability for 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.
Operate MRI 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 practices, 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.