MRI Technologist-Casual Role Rotating Shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

13d • $38 - $56

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 is responsible for patient safety and care throughout MRI procedures, producing diagnostic-quality images, operating MRI equipment safely, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position is casual, 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week), with rotating shifts.

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.
• 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 obtain 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.
• Use 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, patient 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 setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Follow organizational values, ethical standards, certification requirements, and compliance requirements.
• Uphold applicable quality and safety standards, including MRI safety and infection prevention, to protect patients, visitors, colleagues, and self.
• Support a positive patient experience and department initiatives that improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed