MRI Technologist, Feinberg Full-Time Days, Evenings, or Nights (ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

20h

About The Position

The MRI Technologist primarily provides imaging services to patients in the Feinberg Pavilion and supports inpatient care operations. The role delivers patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment and reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values while following its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The position is full-time, with all shifts available. The described schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts per week from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and two 4-hour shifts per week from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The regular schedule also includes working every third weekend from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The technologist is accountable for patient safety throughout MRI care, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. This includes MRI safety screening for implants and foreign bodies, confirming appropriate clearance before exposure to the magnetic field, and enforcing controlled access and safe practices in the MRI environment. The role produces diagnostic-quality images, operates and maintains imaging equipment, administers contrast in accordance with policy, coordinates exam flow, and documents care and imaging activity accurately in EPIC and Visage.

The technologist supports a positive patient experience and department initiatives related to relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth, and takes on additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

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).

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety throughout the imaging 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, 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.
• Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, certifications, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards.
• Support 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.
• Work every third weekend from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. as part of the described schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

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