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MRI Technologist - Casual In House Registry Variable shifts

Northwestern Medicine · Woodstock, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

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

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About your past

This is registry with MRI call and a minimum of two shifts a month. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the as-needed pattern, the minimum shifts and the call requirement.

How do you stay current on your practice working a registry pattern?

What they are checking: The posting is casual registry, and MRI skills need volume to hold.

What would you do

A patient has an implant and is not sure 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.

You are called in overnight. What do you check before you start?

What they are checking: The posting names responding in an appropriate time frame when called in, often alone.

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 screening a patient for MRI safety.

What they are checking: The posting names accurate patient screening and consent and a safe MRI environment.

How do you keep the magnet room safe from what people bring into it?

What they are checking: The posting names safe MRI environment policies, and projectiles are how people die in MRI.

How do you monitor a patient you cannot easily reach during a long scan?

What they are checking: The posting names patient monitoring among the safety policies.

How does your approach change for a pediatric or a geriatric patient?

What they are checking: The posting names care appropriate to the condition and age including pediatric and geriatric.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

• 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. 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. 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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