MRI Technologist - Casual part time variable shifts

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Administers gadolinium contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications.
• Positions patient on examining table and 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; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
• Keys commands to specify MRI scan sequences and adjust parameters and slice positioning appropriate to the exam and patient anatomy.
• Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
• Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of images.
• Ensures that patient (staff/visitor), completes the MRI screening form. Reviews written form, discusses verbally with patient for contraindications and signs form. Investigates and clears as safe any potential ferromagnetic foreign objects/implants before exposing the patient to the magnetic field.
• 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 for 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• ARRT or ARMRIT
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience
• BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred

• ARRT (MR)

Additional Information

Background Check

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 refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

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.