Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Position Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in the MRI Department. In this role, you will perform MRI exams on outpatient, inpatient, and pediatric patients; ensure exam quality and patient safety; and support imaging operations across multiple hospitals. You will also serve as a content expert, teaching other technologists and assisting with daily operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MR scans as trained and maintain competency for MR procedures.
• Utilize appropriate care protocols for patients across all age groups and needs.
• Review MRI requisitions to ensure the correct exams have been ordered and allotted proper time frames.
• Coordinate exams requiring direct Radiologist involvement and evaluate completed exams for quality and proper formatting.
• Notify the Radiologist for image repetition and determine necessary technical adjustments.
• Ensure accurate data entry into RIS, audit exam logs, and verify proper archiving in imaging systems.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate management and engineering teams.
• Educate technologists on PACS procedures and the proper saving of images.
• Assist with RIS updates and revisions as needed.
• Develop collaborative relationships with physician leadership and act as a key contact for MRI-related questions.
• Work with various departments to prioritize and coordinate the daily workload.
• Perform daily quality assurance scans and ensure routine preventive maintenance is completed.
• Regularly inspect RF coils for damage and report necessary repairs.

Required Qualifications

• Formal training in MR scanning with the ability to apply physics and technical knowledge to achieve high quality images.
• Proven competency in performing high quality MR exams and educating peers on MRI equipment usage.
• Advanced imaging experience as an MRI technologist.
• Proficiency with applications including MRA, Peripheral, post-processing, Cardiac, Pediatric, Neuroradiology, Abdominal, Musculoskeletal, Thoracic, Procedural, and Breast imaging.
• Experience serving as a resource for technical operations in the MRI Department, with working knowledge of PACS, EPIC, and Radiant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of full-time MRI experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Transparent pay range based on market data, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefit options including health care, retirement plans, and additional perks (please review full benefit options at Benefits - UChicago Medicine).