MRI Technologist
Berlin, VT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Berlin, Vermont
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Position: MRI Tech (also includes roles such as Ray Tech/Radiographer, Ultrasonographer, Mammographer, CT Tech, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapist)
• Must be CT/XRay trained

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MRI specialty (highest required years of experience)
• Teaching facility experience required
• EPIC experience within the past 2 years required (non-negotiable)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications

• ARRT MRI certification required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications may be required depending on unit/job description (must be AHA certified)
• Tech Certification verification must be done within 30 days of assignment start

Work Environment & Schedule

• Teaching hospital environment
• Facility beds: 100
• Department staff: 40+ techs; only 3rd shift works alone
• Floating required: Yes (within radiology, fluoroscopy, OR, off sites)
• Surgery and fluoroscopy work required
• Call required: Yes

  • MRI call typically 8am-12pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
  • One night per week call (10pm-6am) and every 4th or 5th weekend
• Shift hours: Usually 8-hour shifts, scheduling varies, no block schedules
• Weekend and holiday work required
• Average daily exams: 12-14 (6am-10:30pm)
• Procedure scheduling: MRI procedures spaced about 45 minutes apart
• Contrast injections required

Equipment

• MRI: GE Optima 450w wide bore machine
• Other equipment includes X-ray (Phillips, Toshiba, Canon, TRAD, Carestream), CT units, Ultrasound machines, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography

Dress Code & PPE

• Scrubs (any color)
• Closed non-skid shoes
• Minimal jewelry, groomed hair/beard, no artificial nails
• Mask wearing required

Documentation & Systems

• Documentation system: Epic
• Medication system: Not applicable

Orientation & Training

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
• Specialty testing may be required
• Must complete EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)

Additional Requirements

• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires Nov-April
• Complete and explain any employment gaps over 90 days
• Full work history including bed count, EMR, facility type required for submission

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as required
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent form required
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required, plus COVID questionnaire and testing protocol adherence
• Flu vaccine or exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• TB testing and questionnaire required annually
• Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap vaccinations or exemptions required
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and annually
• Drug testing may be required depending on facility location
• Professional references and work history verification required

Summary

This is a travel/contract MRI Tech position in a teaching hospital setting requiring a minimum of 2 years MRI experience, ARRT MRI certification, and recent EPIC experience. The role involves floating across multiple radiology areas, call duties including nights and weekends, and working with a variety of imaging equipment. Compliance with extensive background checks, vaccinations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Reliable transportation and readiness for a flexible schedule are essential.