Travel MRI Tech - $2,584 to $2,784 per week in Altoona, PA

MRI Tech
Location: Altoona, PA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $2,584 to $2,784 per week
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/8/2026

About the Position

Jackson HealthPros is thrilled to welcome an experienced MRI Technologist to support diagnostic imaging services in Altoona, PA. The MRI Technologist will interpret and follow physician scanning instructions, prepare and position patients for MRI exams, and operate MRI scanners to create diagnostic images that support patient care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography or MRI.
• MRI advanced level certification and state licensure as required for practice in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an MRI Technologist performing clinical MRI exams.
• Experience with 1.5T and/or 3.0T MRI systems preferred. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with standard MRI sequences, contrast administration protocols, and safety screening procedures.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience working in a hospital setting required. Experience in trauma centers or large acute care hospitals preferred. (Preferred)

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Assignment length: 13 week assignment.
• Shift name: Flex Shifts.
• Shift pattern: Variable 4x10 schedule.
• Shift hours: Any 10 (10-hour shifts, covering 0000–2400 with variable start times).
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities within the network as needed.

Location Highlights

Altoona, PA offers access to regional outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. The city is approximately 20 miles from Blue Knob State Park, which provides hiking, skiing, and mountain biking; downtown Altoona is home to the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark, 5–10 minutes from major hospital centers, and offers rail history exhibits. The area provides a suburban-to-rural lifestyle with nearby access to the Allegheny Mountains, roughly 1–1.5 hour drives to state parks like Prince Gallitzin and Black Moshannon, and commuting options via I-99 and local transit for regional connections. Local amenities include community parks, regional dining and shopping districts, and seasonal outdoor recreation suitable for an adventurous or quiet lifestyle.

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EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.