Mercyhealth

Integrated health system delivering coordinated care

MRI Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeRockford, IL, USA$34.45 - $51.68In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiography program or accredited MRI training program.
ARRT (MR) certification is required upon hire if the MRI Primary pathway has been completed, or ARRT (R) certification is required with the MR credential obtained within two years of hire.
An ARMRIT credential is required upon hire if the candidate does not hold ARRT certification.
Approved CPR or BLS certification is required within 90 days.
Ability to perform independent high-level MRI studies, including cardiac studies, run-offs, conditional device protocols, and MRI procedural studies.
Ability to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends, and call as needed.
Ability to flex hours or shifts to support department needs.
Problem solving, including identifying and resolving problems, gathering and analyzing information, and developing alternative solutions.
Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, listening without interrupting, managing conflict constructively, and considering others’ ideas.
Oral communication skills, including clear speaking, active listening, seeking clarification, responding to questions, and participating in meetings.
Written communication skills, including clear writing, editing for spelling and grammar, and interpreting written information.
Professionalism, including tact, respect, accountability, and following through on commitments.
Adaptability to changing work environments, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
Perform procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Prepare patients for procedures and provide instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Maintain knowledge of current MRI safety practices and apply them in daily practice, including assuming responsibility for persons entering Zones I–IV.
Apply magnetic resonance safety principles and policies to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
Review patients’ clinical histories to ensure the appropriate scan is ordered and laboratory results are within range, consulting with a radiologist or provider as necessary.
Select and operate the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, associated equipment, MRI scanner, and power injector to produce diagnostic images.
Report and document MRI safety incidents and adverse events according to protocol.
Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomical area of interest while respecting patient ability, safety, and comfort; immobilize patients as required.
Select appropriate pulse sequences considering established protocols and other factors that influence data acquisition parameters.
Start and maintain intravenous access, including power-injectable implanted ports and specialized lines.
Assist with medical record and image sharing as necessary.
Document information pertinent to MRI procedures in the electronic medical record, including medication reconciliation.
Verify consent and screening forms for everyone entering Zone IV.
Prepare and administer oral and intravenous contrast media while maintaining aseptic technique.
Assist physicians with interventional procedures.
Provide practical instruction to students and partners, and clinically supervise allied health students and radiology aides.
Evaluate images and data for technical quality.
Manipulate and reconstruct digital data for display, ensuring proper identification.
Assume responsibility for patients’ physical and psychological needs during procedures.
Use radiology information systems, including PACS; complete required records and reports; archive and submit images for physician review and interpretation.
Initiate basic life support action when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One to three years of experience is preferred.

OVERVIEW

Performs MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends and call as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned site(s). May be required to flex hours/shift as needed to support the needs of the department. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team. Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: PRN/As needed

Shift: Variable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.

Prepares patient for procedures

Maintains knowledge of current MRI safety practices and utilizes such as part of daily practice. Assumes responsibility for persons entering Zones I-IV.

Provides patient instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.

Applies principles and policies of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.

Reviews patients’ clinical history ensuring that appropriate scan is ordered and labs are within range- reviewing with radiologist and/or provider as necessary.

Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.

Reports and documents MRI safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.

Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort.

Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.

Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.

Starts and maintains intravenous access, to include power injectable implanted ports/specialized lines

Assist with medical record/image sharing as necessary.

Operates MRI scanner, associated equipment, and power injector to produce cross section images of patient anatomy for diagnostic purposes

Documents all information pertinent to MRI procedure in electronic medical record to include medication reconciliation.

Verifies consent/screening form for all entering Zone IV.

 Prepares and administers contrast media orally and intravenous maintaining aseptic technique

Assists the physician with interventional procedures.

Provides practical instruction to students and partners.

Evaluates images and data for technical quality.

Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident.

Ability to perform independent high-level MRI studies such as but not limited to; all cardiac studies, run offs, conditional device protocols, and MRI procedural studies

Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.

Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.

Initiates basic life support action when necessary.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited radiography program or accredited MRI training program

Minimum One (1) to Three (3) years experience preferred.

Will consider new graduates

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

ARRT (MR) if completed the MRI Primary pathway required upon hire OR
ARRT, (R) with requirement to obtain the MR Credential within 2 years of hire
ARMRIT Credential required upon hire only if they do not hold ARRT

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.

Professionalism- Approaches other in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Works independently with limited direct supervision.

SUPERVISES

Provides clinical supervision of allied health students and radiology aides. 

PAY RANGE:

$34.45 - $51.68

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

About the Company

Mercyhealth

Integrated health system delivering coordinated care

Mercyhealth is an integrated health system offering hospital-based, clinic-based, and post-acute and retail health services, plus its own insurance company. Patients access care within a connected network where doctors, nurses, and staff coordinate across settings to ensure smooth transitions and better outcomes. It differentiates itself by providing a fully integrated experience—clinical care linked with an owned insurance plan—that enables coordinated treatment and consistent care close to home. Its goal is to deliver exceptional health care and make lives better for patients and families by improving access, outcomes, and the patient experience through end-to-end integration.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rockford, IL
Founded: Not listed

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Mercyhealth

See more jobs