MRI Technologist
Paramus, NJ
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP preferred
• Shift: Blocked schedule, Wednesday through Saturday
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Requirements

• Certification: ARRT (MR-MRI required)
• State License: Required (can submit with pending license)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• Equipment Experience: Siemens experience preferred

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Certifications

• ARRT certification (mandatory for Radiology)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (selected staff)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU (if applicable)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Required for Labor and Delivery (AWHONN Advanced or NCC C-EFM within 2 years)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License Verification (must be current within 30 days prior to start)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required onsite for all RN specialties, EKG Techs, and Cath Lab Techs

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% pass rate, annual update)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (80% pass rate, annual update; exemptions apply)
• Core Competency Exams Part I, II, and III (80% pass rate, annual update)
• Phlebotomy Competency Exam (for PCT/PCA if applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test within 1 year of assignment start)

Health and Compliance Requirements (Must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)

• Physical Exam or Statement of Health (within 12 months, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP)
• Fit Mask Test (N95 or equivalent, annual requirement)
• Negative 9 Panel Drug Test (within 30 days of start)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred, not required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (annual requirement)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 Vaccination (completed series and booster required)

Background and Verification

• 7-year background check (including national and state checks, sex offender, OIG, SAM.gov)
• Employment verification for the last 7 years (no gaps over 30 days without explanation)
• Two professional references required:

  • One supervisory reference within 12 months
  • One professional reference within 3 years
• Education verification (diploma or third-party verification required)

Additional Notes

• No holiday time off will be approved
• Locals accepted if within 75 miles (with adjusted pay)
• Pass/fail testing onsite with one attempt allowed; failure results in contract cancellation

This position is ideal for Radiology/Cardiology professionals with ARRT certification and Siemens experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in New Jersey with a Wednesday-Saturday blocked schedule.