Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Palos Heights, Illinois
The MRI Technologist is responsible for producing diagnostic-quality images while ensuring patient safety through rigorous screening and monitoring protocols. They must also maintain imaging equipment, document procedures accurately in medical records, and coordinate exam flow to meet department standards.
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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.
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. This position is part time, 32 hours per pay period, non-benefited, every Friday and Saturday, night shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Required Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) OR American Registry of MRI Technologist (ARMRIT) Basic Life Support (BLS)
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.
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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Night Job (3rd)
Minimum : $38.31
Maximum: $55.55 Compensation: USD 38.31 - USD 55.55 - hourly
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiology Technologist program and hold current ARRT (MRI) or ARMRIT certification. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for this role.
Market context
Illinois healthcare employers often seek MRI technologists for hospitals and outpatient imaging centers, with part-time night shifts helping cover extended imaging hours and weekend demand. These roles are competitive because employers typically want accredited radiology training, ARRT (MRI) or ARMRIT certification, and BLS, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your MRI certification and BLS status before submitting.
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