MRI Tech - Sign-on Bonus!

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 90,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI exams and ensure patient safety. The role includes working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality care and maintain equipment standards. Requirements include ARRT eligibility, a degree from an accredited program, and CPR certification.

The position offers a consistent evening shift schedule with a pay range of $40 – $66 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• ARRT eligible in MR, must complete within 1 year.
• Minimum 1 year MR imaging experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI exams including cardiac procedures.
• Ensure quality standards and patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Education

B.S. from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Location: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Shifts: Evenings 2–10:30 pm or 3–11:30 pm (United States)

Job Summary

Primarily performs MRI exams, including basic cardiac procedures. Ensures quality standards are met and promotes continuous quality improvement. Maintains current knowledge of MR technology and equipment, and is responsible for patient safety, including pre‑screening for implants and researching clearance if needed, aseptic injection technique for contrast administration, etc. Performs job functions as an MRI technologist while modeling the hospital core values, excellent communication, and customer service skills. Acts as a knowledge resource for students, technologists, and others.

Job Duties

• Produces examinations that meet image quality standards while verifying patient information is accurate and completing the exam with appropriate EPIC and PACS documentation/verification.
• Communicates changes to the schedule due to late arrivals, or potential issues that may arise throughout the day via Voalte or phone to all parties.
• Provides proper coverage per need of the department (ie call and holiday coverage, off‑site coverage, adjustment of hours if needed, etc).
• Ensures quality control procedures are performed, scanners are restarted, hard drive below 60% capacity, and image quality meets the departmental standards.
• Actively participates in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Works closely with nurses, physicians, radiologists, 3D technologists and anesthesiologists to achieve positive outcomes and optimal patient flow while maintaining an efficient workflow.
• Abides by, and maintains a working knowledge of, both institutional policy and accreditation procedures/policies that the department or organization is accredited by.
• Performance of variety of exams are monitored biannually.
• Other job functions as assigned (ie assistance with scheduling, protocol development/build, transfer of images, scheduling help, research support, etc).

MRI Technologist Essential Job Functions

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) eligible in MR; must complete within 1 year of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Minimum 1 year MR imaging experience preferred; hospital setting bonus.
• Ability to perform all basic MRI imaging procedures according to department standards in a timely and efficient manner.
• Adheres to MR safety procedures as described in the MR safety program.
• Participation, education, and dedication in all imaging procedures that are clinical and research needed.
• Manages assigned scanner efficiently and productively by following scheduled appointments and protocol guidelines.
• Evaluation of scanners in advance and verification of implant clearance and protocol/exam correction prior to patient arrival.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification through American Heart Association required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and versatile scanning capabilities with ability to make quick, accurate decisions daily and handle stressful situations calmly.
• Computer skills required; must maintain competence working in Epic, basic Microsoft Office 365 skills, and other department‑specific software.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, problem‑solving ability, and support teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to maintain and update educational record on an annual basis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process and capability to perform modality‑specific quality control procedures.
• Other skills: strong communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, resilience, time management, and organizational skills.

Education

B.S. or equivalent from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Basic Life Support (CPR) – American Heart Association.

Pay Range

$40.00 – $66.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer paid group term life and disability.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and paid parental leave.
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match.

Voluntary Benefits

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability.
• Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan servicing and support.
• Adoption benefits.
• Backup childcare and eldercare.
• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
• Discount purchasing program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.