MRI Technologist Part Time Evenings

MRI Technologist Part Time Evenings at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

The salary range for this position is $38.63 - $54.09 hourly. Placement within the range depends on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity, and for union positions is guided by collective bargaining agreement rules.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Saturday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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.

• Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
• Positions patient on examining table, places coil close to area of interest, follows exam protocols, reviews physician's orders and consults with radiologist on questionable orders/protocols.
• Enters data such as anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry into computer.
• Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; monitors safety and comfort during procedure.
• Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
• Alerts patients and staff to danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
  
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• Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
• Ensures that patient completes the MRI screening form and reviews written form, discusses verbally for contraindications, and investigates and clears any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposure.
• Receives and reviews orders, coordinates schedule, 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; controls and evaluates safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.
• Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS and 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 through American Heart Association

• ARRT (MR)

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

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 newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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