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MRI Technologist, Full Time, Weekend Option

Southern Illinois Healthcare · Herrin, IL · $32.44–$50.28 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting requires MRI certification within a year. Where are you in that process?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to meet the ARRT MR requirement on time.

Tell me about your CT experience and how it helps you in MRI.

What they are checking: How their past imaging work carries over to anatomy, positioning and patient handling.

How do you explain an MRI exam to a nervous patient before you start?

What they are checking: Whether they prepare patients clearly enough to reduce anxiety and repeat scans.

What would you do

A patient has a pacemaker card but the order says MRI today. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and verify device conditions and protocols rather than scanning under pressure.

A patient becomes claustrophobic halfway through the exam. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Patient care skill and options to finish the exam without forcing or rushing the patient.

What would you do if a patient had a reaction to contrast during the scan?

What they are checking: Readiness to respond quickly and call for help, backed by BLS training.

This position has a weekend option. How do you handle working with fewer staff and backup on weekends?

What they are checking: Independence and judgment when help is not down the hall.

About the work

Walk me through how you screen a patient before they enter Zone 4.

What they are checking: Whether their screening is thorough enough to catch implants and metal that can injure or kill.

How do you keep family members and other staff safe around Zone 3 and Zone 4?

What they are checking: Ownership of MRI safety for everyone near the scanner, not just the patient.

How do you decide whether a patient can safely receive gadolinium contrast?

What they are checking: Knowledge of kidney function screening, allergy history and contrast protocols.

Your images show motion artifacts. What do you change?

What they are checking: Practical skill adjusting technique and coaching the patient to get a diagnostic image.

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The full job description

As published by Southern Illinois Healthcare.

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Position Summary • Responsible for providing quality MRI imaging services. Education • Associates degree in Radiology Licenses and Certification • ARRT RT(R)(MR) Must be MRI certified within 1 year of hire • BLS Experience and Skills • Technical Experience: 1 year • Lead: 1 year CT experience Role Specific Responsibilities • Prepares and explains exams to patients • Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety. • Performs imaging procedures based on assessment of the status of the patient, request of the service, and imaging protocols. Monitored by periodic Image Evaluations and Supervision. • Performs all exams that pertain to specialty area • Ensures MRI Safety precautions to patients, families, co-workers and any other individuals that may encounter MRI zone 3 and 4. • Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties • Assesses patient’s needs and provides imaging related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly. • Prepares contrast agents, which are utilized for the MRI procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols. • Educates patients regarding MRI procedures and contrast media by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly. • Promotes the team approach to providing positive imaging services by appropriately interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff. • Process exams and make available on PACS • Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff and students in collaboration with manager and/or designated education coordinator. • Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, SIH Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines. • Reports equipment failures to Biomed and management immediately upon identification and notifies proper individuals that service is needed. • Completes all in-services and competencies by the required date and applies knowledge gained. • Completes all necessary QA in accordance with the American College of Radiology. • Possesses basic computer knowledge in order to document effectively. • Takes call as scheduled Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $32.44 To $50.28 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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