MRI Technologist-Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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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 accountable for patient safety throughout MRI care, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. This includes screening for implants and foreign bodies, obtaining appropriate clearance before exposure to 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 any diagnostic adequacy issues. The role administers contrast according to policy, including screening, IV access when required, patient 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 MRI Technologist maintains accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy. The role upholds applicable quality, safety, infection prevention, ethical, certification, and compliance standards; supports a positive patient experience; and contributes to 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+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of 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 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 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, and compliance requirements.
• Uphold applicable diagnostic imaging quality and safety standards, including MRI safety and infection prevention measures, 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree