MRI Technologist- Feinberg Full-time Evenings

The MRI Technologist in this role will primarily provide imaging services to patients in the Feinberg Pavilion and support inpatient care operations.

This is a full-time night shift position with a schedule consisting of two (2) 12-hour shifts per week from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and two (2) 4-hour shifts per week from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The selected MRI Technologist will also be required to work every third weekend from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. as part of the regular schedule.

We welcome dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The  MRI Technologist   reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process including screening preparation monitoring and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system including exam set-up image routing result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values ethical standards and compliance requirements.
• Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging such as radiation safety MRI safety Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self patients visitors and team members
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships reliability efficiency growth
• Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs
• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the MRI process including screening preparation monitoring and post-procedure care.
• Performs MRI safety screening including implant and foreign body evaluation and ensures appropriate clearance prior to exposure to the magnetic field.
• Enforces controlled access and safe practices within the MRI environment.
• Produces diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Applies professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy including screening IV access when required monitoring and response to adverse events.
• Safe Operation of MRI equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and Visage including exam set-up image routing result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values ethical standards certifications and compliance requirements.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program 

Certification:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) OR American Registry of MRI Technologist (ARMRIT) certification within 12 months of hire or 10 years directly relevant experience in lieu of certification. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us 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 Disclosure  

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.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time