MRI Technologist Imaging Casual Rotating
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 relevant policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role is responsible for safe, high-quality MRI imaging and a positive patient experience, while supporting department initiatives and needs. This is a casual, non-benefited rotating position. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; evening shifts are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The position is listed at 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE).
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+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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 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 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.
- Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, certifications, compliance requirements, and applicable imaging quality and safety standards.
- Help ensure a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
- Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth, and take on additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
Benefits
- The position is casual and non-benefited; the posting describes benefits offered by Northwestern Medicine generally, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
