MRI Tech

Aurora Health Care; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care seeks a Casual MRI Technologist at St. Luke’s South Shore in Cudahy, WI. This position allows flexibility with a minimum of two shifts per month, including potential calls for evening and weekend work. Responsibilities include operating MRI equipment, obtaining medical histories, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have an MRI certification and BLS certification within 6 months. The role emphasizes a commitment to patient care in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid MRI certification from CAMRT or ARMRIT, or RT registration from ARRT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment for diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain medical history and prepare contrast media as needed.
• Post-process images and maintain records according to regulations.
• Perform quality assurance tests on equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Join Our Team as a Casual MRI Technologist

We’re looking for a Casual MRI Tech to join our team at St. Luke’s South Shore. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking flexibility and the ability to pick up extra hours that work around an existing schedule.

Position Highlights

• Minimum commitment of two shifts per month
• Shifts may include days, evenings, and/or weekends
• Participation in a call rotation, which may include 3rd‑shift call
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and department needs

This role is ideal for technologists who want to pick up additional shifts, stay connected to clinical practice, and enjoy a flexible work arrangement while continuing to support patient care in the community.

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 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.

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) needed to be obtained within 2 years, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needed 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.
• 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.
• 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.