MRI Technologist-Imaging Casual Rotating Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

About The Position

The MRI Technologist supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is responsible for patient safety throughout the MRI process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. This includes MRI safety screening for implants and foreign bodies, obtaining appropriate clearance before entry into the magnetic field, and enforcing controlled access and safe practices in the MRI environment. The technologist produces diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols and professional standards, applies professional judgment to optimize image quality, and reviews images before completing exams to address inadequate diagnostic quality. The role administers contrast according to policy, including screening, IV access when required, monitoring, and responding to adverse events. It also involves operating MRI equipment, maintaining room readiness, identifying equipment performance issues, coordinating exam flow, and prioritizing time-sensitive studies. The technologist maintains accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy. The role upholds quality, safety, ethical, and compliance standards and supports a positive patient experience, department initiatives, and other responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification or ARMRIT certification within 12 months of hire, or 10 or more years of directly relevant experience in lieu of certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Maintain patient safety throughout MRI screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Screen patients for MRI safety concerns, including implants and foreign bodies, and ensure appropriate clearance before magnetic-field exposure.
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 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, certifications, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards.
Support a positive patient experience and department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.