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MRI Tech - Part Time Day shift *sign on bonus

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Part time days at Huntley. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours, the shift and the site.

What would you do

A patient has an implant and nobody can tell you what it is. What do you do?

What they are checking: The most dangerous uncertainty in MRI and the answer is never to guess.

How do you scan a patient who is claustrophobic?

What they are checking: The most common practical obstacle to completing a study.

About the work

Tell me about your MRI experience and the studies you run most.

What they are checking: The posting is an MRI technologist role and the range of studies is the starting point.

Walk me through the MRI screening form and what you do with a vague answer.

What they are checking: The posting names ensuring the screening form is completed and discussing it verbally for contraindications.

Walk me through administering gadolinium and screening for contraindications.

What they are checking: The posting names administering gadolinium intravenously and screening for allergies and contraindications.

How do you keep metal away from the magnet?

What they are checking: The posting names alerting patients and staff to the danger of metal near the magnet.

How do you choose and adjust a scan sequence for a patient's anatomy?

What they are checking: The posting names keying commands to specify sequences and adjusting parameters and slice positioning.

How do you position a coil for a study on a difficult area?

What they are checking: The posting names placing the coil close to the area of interest.

How do you monitor a patient's safety during the scan?

What they are checking: The posting names communicating during the procedure to monitor safety.

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The full job description

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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. 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. 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) 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 (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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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