MRI Technologist

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Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children's Chicago is seeking an MRI Technologist to join the Shriners Radiology team!


Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses orders for accuracy and clarifies with provider prior to imaging, if necessary (correct patient, correct CPT code, correct body part, correct side, correct views)
• Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality MRI study is produced
• Administers contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports any potential problems or malfunctions to the appropriate contact(s)
• Works closely with radiologists and physicians who interpret studies to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury
• Responsible for communication and documentation of patient studies
• Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
• Ensures that MRI screening is completed, and contraindications reviewed and addressed
• Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Science (AS or AAS) from a JRCERT or ARMRIT accredited program
• ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification; ARRT is strong preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of MRI experience
• Additional modality (CT or X-Ray) strongly preferred, with accreditation from Illinois Emergency Management Agency and ARRT
• One year pediatric and/or orthopedic radiology experience

The pay range for this position is $35.37 - $53.05. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.