MRI Technologist
Chesapeake, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Rotation: On-call and weekend rotations required
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in specialty (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • AART (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Skills: Experience with GE equipment required

Requirements & Compliance

• Licensing & Background:

  • No license or background hits tolerated (zero tolerance policy)
  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Must run checks for all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Identification: Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• Documentation:

  • I9 verification required
  • E-Verify required for direct placements
• Fingerprinting:

  • Required starting 1/1/2026 via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check
  • Must be completed within first week of contract or ASAP to avoid delays
• Physical & Health:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 1 year, annual updates required
  • Required immunizations/titers within 10 years: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • TDAP vaccine required for certain units; preferred for others
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
  • COVID vaccine preferred but not required
• Competency & Testing:

  • Pass/fail EKG/medication test required for all RNs (not applicable for this role)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Color blindness testing with 100% passing score required
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit/profession

Additional Notes

• Must complete unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Proof of 2 professional references required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Job includes outdoor lifestyle benefits due to location near Virginia Beach and Norfolk

This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with solid experience in Radiology/Cardiology, who are comfortable with rotating shifts including weekends and on-call duties, and who meet strict background and health compliance standards.