MRI Technologist Casual Rotating Shifts

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Salary range: $38.63 - $54.09 per hour. Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity. For labor union positions, salary placement follows the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. For details, see jobs.nm.org/benefits.

Northwestern Medicine is committed to delivering world‑class care, fostering a culture of equity, and supporting career growth through training, mentorship, and development opportunities.

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 regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously and screens for allergies and contraindications.
• Positions patient on the exam table, places coils, follows exam protocols, reviews physician orders, and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
• Enters data such as anatomical area, orientation, and entry position into the computer.
• Communicates with patient before the procedure to obtain history, explain risks and expectations, and during the procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
• Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences, adjust parameters, and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
• Alerts patients and staff to dangers of metal near the magnet.
• Views images on video display to ensure image quality.
• Ensures patients complete the MRI screening form, reviews the form, discusses contraindications, and clears any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects before exposing the patient.
• Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedules, prioritizes urgent exams, and obtains wet reads.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment; replenishes supplies as needed.
• Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures and evaluates the safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
• Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged, and tracked accurately.
• Initiates service calls for equipment problems.

• ARRT or ARMRIT certification.
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

• ARRT (MR) certification.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on new hires and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated case‑by‑case and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

We offer a wide range of benefits to improve physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exceptions:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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