MRI Technologist
Greenwich, CT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM (may vary if needed)
• Call required as needed

Requirements

Licensure & Certification

• Connecticut state license required
• MRI certification required (ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MR)) to obtain license
• Navy blue scrubs required

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1+ year typical for MRI Tech roles (no higher conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Job Duties

• Assist with breast patients and positioning

Certifications (AHA or ARC accepted unless otherwise noted)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – required for NICU only
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – if applicable for Oncology unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for ER at Greenwich
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – check unit requirements
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for RNs except certain specialties
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for Psychiatry/Behavioral Health, preferred for ER RNs

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education verification including foreign equivalency if applicable
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for nursing licenses within 30 days of start

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (85% passing score required)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates starting 8/2/2024 or later)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for telemetry, MS/Tele, ER, all ICU units)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (3M N95 preferred)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination within 1 year)
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Employment History & Documentation

• 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• Work history verification required for all start dates on/after 8/2/2024
• Skills checklist within 12 months of start
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for MRI Techs and related units

Facility-Specific Training & Compliance (may be required)

• Stroke Education (not required at this location)
• CLABSI Prevention Training (not required at this location)
• Preventing Pressure Injury Training (not required at this location)
• Language Services Training (not required at this location)
• CAUTI Education Training (not required at this location)
• Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education (not required at this location)
• Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
• Pyxis ES MedStation Modules (not required at this location)
• Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
• Patient Bedside Rounding (except OR, Behavioral Health, Ambulatory, ER/ED)
• Ventricular Assist Device Awareness (not required at this location)
• AME Blood Administration Module (not required at this location)
• New Employee Orientation Module
• 21st Century Cures Act Module (not required at this location)
• ED Handbook (not required at this location)
• eCart Training Module (not required at this location)
• Chaperone Policy Training (updated 5/24/2024)
• EMU Caring Course (required for EEG Techs only)
• Vaccination Booster Medical Exemption process if applicable

Additional Notes

• Free parking available
• Background checks and certifications must be current and compliant with facility standards
• Candidate must be prepared to comply with all health and safety protocols

This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with required certifications and licensure looking for a travel contract in Connecticut with a reputable healthcare system.