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MRI Technologist I

HSHS · Decatur, IL · $32.58–$48.87 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

As a new graduate, how would you get comfortable working evenings with less supervision?

What they are checking: Whether they can grow into the role and know when to ask for help.

This role includes one on-call night a week from 11 PM to 6 AM. How do you plan for that?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the on-call commitment.

Tell me about a time you had to repeat a scan because of image quality.

What they are checking: Whether they recognize poor images and fix them.

What draws you to St. Elizabeth's and MRI?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to the specialty and role.

What would you do

A patient has a pacemaker and the order is urgent. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safety protocols and involve the radiologist.

A patient becomes claustrophobic in the scanner. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm patients and finish the exam safely.

About the work

Walk me through how you screen a patient for MRI safety.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to prevent injuries from implants and metal.

How do you position a patient for a lumbar spine or brain MRI?

What they are checking: Whether they know positioning that gives quality images.

How do you handle a contrast reaction?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to respond quickly to an emergency.

How do you adjust parameters to reduce motion artifacts?

What they are checking: Whether they understand MRI technique well enough to improve images.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $32.58 - $48.87 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS St. Mary's Decatur Hospital is seeking a MRI Technologist to join our Imaging team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care while following physician orders, accurately positioning patients, preparing and operating MRI equipment, and ensuring quality images are obtained for interpretation. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates at the MRI Technologist I and MRI Technologist II levels will be considered. Placement and compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and meeting position requirements. Position Specifics: o Department: MRI o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Full time, 36rs/wkly, evening shifts - 4 - 9 hours shifts Monday to Friday 1030am - 8pm and every third weekend 730am - 5pm. o Facility: St. Mary's Hospital o Location: Decatur, IL o Sign on Bonus: $20,000 o Compensation: Competitive pay that aligns with your experience, qualifications, and includes the applicable weekend program incentive. MRI Tech I Pay Range: $32.58 - $40.73 - $48.87 MRI Tech II Pay Range: $34.21 - $42.76 - $51.31 For more information regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org. Education Qualifications • Associates degree in allied health, applied/radiologic science or certificate program is required. Experience Qualifications • 1 year of Radiology Technology experience preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • One of the following is required: • Certification or registry eligible as a Registered Technologist in Radiography (R.T.(R)) or a Registered Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (R.T.(MR)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). • Certification or registry eligible as a Registered Technologist by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT). • Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer. • If certified through ARRT, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) certification/registry is preferred. • Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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