MRI Technologist Imaging Full Time Nights

Job Description

The MRI Technologist at Northwestern Medicine plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and producing high-quality diagnostic images. This position requires adherence to ethical standards, compliance with regulatory requirements, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• 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 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.
• Captures accurate and timely documentation in medical records and image archive systems, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Enforces controlled access and safe practices within the MRI environment.
• Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• 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.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening, IV access when required, monitoring, and response to adverse events.
• Safely operates MRI equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Captures 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

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of MRI Technologist (ARMRIT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Information

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

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.