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MRI Technologist-Full-time Evenings

Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, 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

The schedule has several shift patterns and an on-call rotation. Which would you choose and why?

What they are checking: Whether they read the posting, which sets out two different options.

Tell me about an incident or near miss in an MRI environment.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak honestly about safety, which MRI departments depend on.

What would you do

A patient has an implant and is not sure what it is. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and verify, which is the answer that keeps someone alive.

How do you handle a patient who becomes claustrophobic once they are in the bore?

What they are checking: A common event, and whether they can talk someone through it.

An inpatient arrives on a bed with several lines and monitors. How do you approach it?

What they are checking: Inpatient scanning, which is much harder than an outpatient list.

How do you keep the room ready and the schedule moving on a late shift?

What they are checking: Whether they manage flow when there are fewer people around.

Working evenings, who do you call when you are unsure?

What they are checking: Whether they know their escalation path.

About the work

Walk me through your MRI safety screening before a patient enters the room.

What they are checking: Screening, which is the single most serious safety step in MRI.

How do you decide a sequence needs repeating?

What they are checking: Whether they review before the patient leaves, which the posting asks for.

What do you do when motion is ruining a study on a patient who cannot stay still?

What they are checking: Practical problem solving rather than repeating the same sequence.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Experienced MRI Technologists and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your qualifications. Shift Information: This schedule provides a consistent full-time workweek with a rotating weekend commitment. • Full-time, 40 hours per week • Two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts: 11:00am - 11:30pm • Two (2) eight (8) hour shifts: 2:30pm - 11:00pm • Weekend rotation required: • Work every third weekend , consisting of Saturday and Sunday shifts from 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Location: MRI Feinberg 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: • Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. • Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards. • Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges. • Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met. • Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable). • Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness. • Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes. • Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies. • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy. • Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements. • Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members • Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery • Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth • Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs • Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the MRI process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. • Performs MRI safety screening, including implant and foreign body evaluation, and ensures appropriate clearance prior to exposure to the magnetic field. • Enforces controlled access and safe practices within the MRI environment. • Produces diagnostic-quality MRI images using approved protocols and professional standards. • Applies professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges. • Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met. • Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening, IV access when required, monitoring, and response to adverse events. • Safe Operation of MRI equipment and maintains imaging room readiness. • Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes. • Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies. • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and Visage, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy. • Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, certifications, and compliance requirements. #LI-AD1 #NMH1 Required • Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) OR American Registry of MRI Technologist (ARMRIT) • Basic Life Support (BLS) 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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