MRI Technologist Lead

Edward Elmhurst Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,781,000 - 176,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Health savings account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off & holiday pay

Job summary

Swedish Hospital in Chicago is seeking an MRI Technologist Lead to oversee daily MRI department operations, ensure safety and imaging quality, and mentor technologists. The role requires ARRT MR, CPR, and prior MRI experience, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and full-time hours.

The candidate will perform MRI exams, coordinate scheduling, and support patients through procedures while upholding departmental standards and patient care.

Qualifications

• ARRT MR license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous MRI Technologist experience is required.
• Certification or degree in Radiology from an accredited program is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily MRI department operations, ensuring safety and imaging quality.
• Provide training and mentorship to MRI technologists and collaborate with physicians.
• Monitor MRI work queues and assist with scheduling and patient flow.
• Conduct MRI exams and ensure patient history, positioning, and comfort.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

ARRT MR

Education

Certification or Associate’s degree in Radiology

Tools

MRI Equipment

Job description

## MRI Technologist LeadApplylocations: SWH Swedish Hospital Chicagotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R45757**Hourly Pay Range:**$39.72 - $61.57 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**MRI Technologist- Lead****Position Highlights:*** **Position:** MRI Technologist Lead* **Sign on Bonus:** $10,000* **Location:** Swedish Hospital* **Hours:** Full time* **Shift:** M-F 9-5:30pm* **Required Travel:** none**What you will do:*** Oversee daily MRI department operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, imaging quality standards, and efficient patient workflow.* Provide technical expertise, training, and mentorship to MRI technologists, while collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize imaging procedures and patient care.* Monitors and update MR Work Que daily including vetting patient’s implants* Able to multitask assisting technologist and physicians request with specialized scheduling.* Perform MRI exams as needed for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury, in accordance with departmental standards, policies and procedures* Assist with patients for exam when needed: obtain and record history, explain procedures, position patients and ensure their comfort* Review MRI images to ensure optimum quality* Assist with patient/family participation in post-procedural care for all age groups and provide resource information, as directed**What you will need:*** **License:**ARRT- MR* **Education:**Certification or Associate’s degree in Radiology from an accredited program* **Certification:** CPR required* **Experience:**Previous MRI Technologist experience required* **Skills:**Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills required**Benefits (For full time or part time positions):*** Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.