Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.

Shriners Children's Chicago is seeking an MRI Technologist to join the Shriners Radiology team!  Part time or Full Time schedule may be available.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.

The pay range for this position is $35.71/hourly to $53.57/hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity.

• Assesses orders for accuracy and clarifies with provider prior to imaging, if necessary (correct patient, correct CPT code, correct body part, correct side, correct views)
• Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality MRI study is produced 
• Administers contrast intravenously, screens for allergies and contraindications
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports any potential problems or malfunctions to the appropriate contact(s)
• Works closely with radiologists and physicians who interpret studies to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury
• Responsible for communication and documentation of patient studies
• Alerts patients and staff of danger of wearing or carrying metal near the magnet.
• Ensures that MRI screening is completed, and contraindications reviewed and addressed
• Adheres to MRI safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Controls and evaluates for safe entry of all persons, objects, supplies and equipment into the MRI environment.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required:

Associate's Degree in Science (AS or AAS) from a JRCERT or ARMRIT accredited program

ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification; ARRT is strong preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association

Preferred:

One year of MRI experience

Additional modality (CT or X-Ray) strongly preferred, with accreditation from Illinois Emergency Management Agency and ARRT

One year pediatric and/or orthopedic radiology experience