MRI Tech

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000

Tuition assistance

Full benefits starting day one

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a dedicated MRI Technologist to operate advanced MRI equipment and support a fast-paced imaging service. You will obtain patient histories, administer contrast when directed, and ensure high-quality, properly labeled images for radiologists.

This role offers full benefits, a sign-on bonus, and growth opportunities. Standard hours include a 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift with flexible scheduling and paid on-call backup.

Qualifications

• MRI technologist with certification requirements and hospital setting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI equipment for basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures (MSK, neuro, body).
• Obtains medical history and administers contrast under Radiologist supervision.
• Positions patients, selects scanning factors, and ensures image quality and safety.
• Post-processes images and correctly labels patient data and location.
• Maintains records and documents billing codes for procedures.

Skills

MRI safety

Cross sectional anatomy

IV/Venipuncture

Patient communication

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Aurora St. Luke’s offers a dynamic and highly advanced MRI environment, home to five scanners (GE and Siemens) and a wide range of specialized imaging, including:

• Cardiac
• Functional
• Neuro
• Body
• Musculoskeletal
• Specialty exams

You’ll work alongside a team of experienced technologists in a collaborative, fast‑paced, and highly specialized setting. Leadership is deeply invested in your professional growth and advancement, making this an ideal environment to expand your expertise and take on new challenges. Full benefits are available starting on your first day, this role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $6,000, and includes tuition assistance and educational loan support to help invest in your long‑term career goals.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
• Flexible scheduling: Alternative options may be available to support work‑life balance
• Paid backup on‑call: Approximately once per week or less
• Weekend rotation: Just once every 8 weeks
• Holiday rotation: Shared equitably—typically one holiday per year

Major Responsibilities:

• Competently operates magnetic resonance (MR) equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures. Procedures include routine musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopedic imaging, arthrogram, neurological angiography, body imaging, and small joint imaging.
• Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy, and prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), or
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) registration and certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 2 years, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety.
• Competent in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation and magnetic hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.