MRI Technologist
Battle Creek, MI
PRIDE Health
4x11 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• 5 shifts per week, 8 hours each (40 hours/week)
• Call requirement: Yes, rotation among technologists from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM
• Weekend requirement: Every third weekend, 2nd shift (1:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
• No float requirement, but may be expected to pick up additional shifts occasionally

Unit & Equipment

• Work with Philips 3T MRI machine (GE preferred experience beneficial)
• Outpatient and inpatient volume including ER, adult ICU, teaching and community hospital settings
• Imaging includes routine MRI: MSK, Neuro, Body, Prostate, Perfusion
• Documentation systems: EPIC, McKesson

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year MRI experience (highest required years of experience)
• Accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)
• General skills: IV starts, PACS, contrast administration
• MRI procedure experience: Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Breast, Spine, Musculoskeletal, Diffusion (non-brain), Gradient Echo Imaging, Image Post-Processing, Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP), Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR), Perfusion, Spin Echo Images, Surface Coils, T1 and T2 Weighted Images

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA)
• ARRT (MR) or AMRIT certification

Appearance

• Scrubs color: Navy blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• E-Verify compliance required
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18
• Education verification (copy of highest degree/diploma acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug test: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after Nov 1)
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC)
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and specialty competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start, passing score ≥80%

Background & State-Specific Requirements

• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not specifically required for this role unless otherwise indicated)
• Central Registry Clearance required only for specific pediatric and other specialized roles (not applicable here)

References & Employment History

• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps (dates must be MM/YYYY format)

Additional Notes

• Dosimetry history form required for radiology specialties; candidate must request from previous employers within the past year
• Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start
• Vaccine exemption requests require facility-specific forms and approval, with submission at least 2 weeks before deadline

Required Experience & Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Proficient with Epic documentation system
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARRT (MR) or AMRIT certification