MRI Technologist - Radiology

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 51,797 - 89,089; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Opportunity for supplemental income

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A healthcare system in Urbana, IL is seeking a patient-focused PRN MRI Technologist. The role offers flexible scheduling perfect for technologists looking to pick up shifts that fit their availability. Responsibilities include performing MRI procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining imaging equipment. The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree and is registered in MRI with at least one year of experience. This position provides the opportunity to work in a supportive and patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers IV contrast material and recognizes allergic reactions.
• Ensures patient safety and reports safety events immediately.
• Transfers and verifies image data in PACS.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Independent judgment

Technical procedures

Positive attitude

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused PRN MRI Technologist to join our team. This role is ideal for technologists who value flexibility and enjoy the ability to pick up shifts that fit their schedule. As a PRN team member, you’ll have the opportunity to support patient care across varying hours—including days, evenings, weekends, and potential call coverage—based on your availability and department needs.

• Flexible scheduling — pick up shifts that align with your availability.
• Great for supplemental income or maintaining clinical skills.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
• Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
• May perform duties of MRI Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
• Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
• Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
• Research assignments as needed.
• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures and assigned invasive procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams as outlined in department protocols including performing multi-planar reformats and/or 3D rendered images independently. Reviews case with the radiologist when appropriate. Administers IV gadolinium based contrast when appropriate and recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions. Administers IV gadolinium based contrast material by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture and placing IV line.
• Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
• Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes RIS for proper scheduling, billing and coding of procedures. Utilizes the web server/EA viewer and email system to send exams for preliminary readings to nighthawks after hours.
• Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
• Assists in the instruction of students and new staff in the unit's operations as necessary.

Qualifications

Education Level
Associate's Degree
Certificate of Completion
Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Or Certified MRI Technologist within 1 year - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Work Experience
Length of Experience — Radiology: 1+ years

Specialized Knowledge And Skills Requirements
Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $37.60 per hour - $64.67 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.