Travel MRI Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

American Traveler is hiring an MRI Technologist for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification and prior acute care experience.

Job Details

• Acute care hospital setting across adult and pediatric populations,
• Patient care spans acute care, ICU, outpatient, and ER/Trauma settings,
• Performs MRI studies of abdomen/pelvis, head/neck, chest, spine, and musculoskeletal regions,
• Conducts special imaging procedures including MRA, MRV, MRCP, diffusion imaging, and image post-processing,
• Uses GE MRI equipment and PACS system,
• Epic charting system experience required,
• 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, with variable start times of 7:00 AM or 12:00 PM,
• 13-week assignment length,

Job Requirements

• Current BLS and ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification required; ARRT (R) preferred,
• IV certification required,
• License required if applicable,
• Minimum of 2 years of MRI Technologist experience required,
• Graduate of a Joint Commission-approved School of Radiologic Technology or an accredited MRI program,
• Prior acute care hospital experience preferred,
• Travel experience required,
• Proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy and MRI safety principles,
• Skilled in patient positioning and body mechanics for safe handling,
• Experience providing care to patients of all ages, including neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations,
• Knowledge of contraindications and risk factors related to magnetic fields and radio frequency energy,
• Experience preparing and administering contrast media,
• Experience starting peripheral IVs,
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols,

Additional Information

• Performs MRI procedures under the order of a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes,
• Applies MRI safety principles to minimize risk to patients, self, and others,
• Correlates clinical indications with established protocols to apply appropriate pulse sequences and technical factors,
• Educates patients and addresses questions or concerns prior to performing studies,
• Demonstrates proficiency with multiple computerized systems and PACS for image transmission, archiving, and retrieval,
• Accepts local candidates at the local rate within a 50-mile radius,
• Returning staff must have a separation period of at least 1 year before returning as a traveler,
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract