MRI Technologist - Casual

Job Description

• This is an In House Registry position.  IHR employees work "as-needed" shifts based on staffing needs.  Most work at minimum of 2 shifts per month, often more though.  

The MRI Tech 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:

• Performs MRI testing procedures.

• Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their MRI testing needs. 

• Performs high quality MRI testing per department policies & procedures.  

• Obtains accurate patient screening and consent per department polices and procedures. 

• Performs and maintains all quality monitors per department policy & procedure.  

• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.  

• Follows all patient safety policies & procedures (including but not limited to: Safe MRI environment, pt monitoring, risk to fall, pregnancy verification, GFR assessment, patient identification).  

• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and professional in stressful situations.  

• Takes MRI call according to the schedule.

• Responds in an appropriate time frame when called in.  

• Assists with new staff, intern orientation and training as requested.

Qualifications

Required:

•  Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• One year of Rad Tech experience
• Registered ARRT w/MRI certification within one year of hire, CPR – Basic Life Support.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Two years of MRI experience.

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. 

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits  

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.  

Compensation: 54 to 54 (USD) (HOURLY)