MRI Technologist – Weekend

Carle Health

MRI Technologist performing routine and specialized diagnostic imaging for Carle Health patients in Peoria. Ensuring image quality, patient safety, equipment operation, and efficient weekend department support.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $66 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing MRI examinations and adapting procedures to achieve specific diagnostic results while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Proficient in operating MRI equipment, troubleshooting, and maintaining compliance with Medical Imaging guidelines.

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Certified MRI TechnologistCompetency In MRI ProceduresTechnical Knowledge Of MRI EquipmentBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationKnowledge Of High-Field And Low-Field MRI Magnets

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Hard Skills

MRI ProceduresTroubleshooting SkillsPatient Information EntryMRI Equipment OperationImage EvaluationLab Specimen CollectionPatient Flow CoordinationSafety MonitoringLift Equipment UsageMRI Magnet-Strength Terminology

Soft Skills

Patient Comfort AssuranceTeam TrainingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MRI Equipment HardwareMRI SoftwareHIS System

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate Of Completion In Radiologic TechnologyBasic Life Support (BLS)Certified MRI TechnologistRegistered In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

Industry Keywords

Medical Imaging GuidelinesDiagnostic ImagingPatient SafetyRadiologic Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and specialized MRI examinations
Adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic or therapeutic results under the direction of a radiologist
Prepare patients for examinations
Perform MRI procedures according to Medical Imaging guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards
Evaluate finished images for accurate identification and appropriate image quality
Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures
Maintain knowledge of high-field and low-field magnet equipment
Operate MRI equipment hardware and software and perform reasonable troubleshooting
Check equipment safety and report problems through appropriate channels
Perform MRI/Medical Imaging Department support functions
Prepare images and paperwork for timely exam turnaround
Transport patients to and from the department as required
Enter patient information accurately into the HIS system
Coordinate patient flow
Monitor people entering MRI zones 3 and 4 to ensure a safe environment
Address patient moving and handling issues and use lift equipment appropriately
Train fellow technologists and students
Assist the Lead Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers and students

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology
Associate's Degree in a related field
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified MRI Technologist within 1 year from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
Registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 1 year from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Competency in MRI procedures
Knowledge of high-field and low-field MRI magnets
Technical knowledge of MRI equipment hardware and software
Reasonable troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of MRI magnet-strength terminology and jargon
Ability to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing
Ability to enter patient information accurately into the HIS system
Ability to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment
Ability to work the weekend schedule: two 12-hour shifts Saturday/Sunday and one 12-hour shift during the week, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Weekend work required
Holidays that fall on weekends required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus available
Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
Weekend schedule with no on-call requirements