MRI Technologist-Imaging Casual Rotating Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This role is responsible for maintaining accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. The technologist produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards, applying professional judgment to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges. They review images prior to exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met. Administering contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring, is also a key responsibility. The role involves operating imaging equipment, maintaining imaging room readiness, and identifying equipment performance issues. Coordination of exam flow and prioritization of time-sensitive studies are essential. Accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy, is required. The MRI Technologist upholds organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements, ensuring a positive patient experience and supporting department initiatives for improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) OR American Registry of MRI Technologist (ARMRIT)
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs
Performs MRI safety screening, including implant and foreign body evaluation, and ensures appropriate clearance prior to exposure to the magnetic field.
Enforces controlled access and safe practices within the MRI environment.
Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening, IV access when required, monitoring, and response to adverse events.
Safe Operation of MRI equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, certifications, and compliance requirements.