MRI Technologist
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (18:00 - 06:30)
Schedule Details:

• Every 3rd weekend required
• Holidays as assigned
• Call: 3 weekday day shifts per month and 1 weekend call every 12 weeks

Job Description

• Operate Siemens MRI scanners (unit has two 1.5T Siemens Aera scanners)
• Perform neuro, musculoskeletal (MSK), and abdominal scans
• Specialty exams include breast, enterography, and patients with pacemakers
• ICU patients are scanned regularly; MRI-safe ventilator and monitoring equipment available
• No conscious sedation performed
• Use of EPIC EMR system
• Scrub color: charcoal grey

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MRI technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 2 years of total travel experience as an MRI technologist
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Eligibility

• Traveler’s permanent address must be more than 100 miles from the facility to apply

Required Certifications & Compliance

• BLS certification (AHA, ARC, or Military accepted; RQI acceptable)
• ARRT or NMTCB certification verification
• State license verification required
• Background check: 7-year history including SS trace, county searches, nationwide criminal search, sex offender search, and sanctions screening
• Negative 9 or 10 panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (marijuana tested; medical marijuana use not accepted)
• Physical exam within 2 years prior to start, indicating clearance to work
• Respirator fit test documentation within 1 year (if applicable)
• Immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination), TB test (2 PPDs, QGold, TSpot, or MTB within 6 months)
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required by December 1 for the flu season
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 7 days of signing and within 2 years of start
• Color blindness testing (100% pass required; retesting and approval process if failed)
• Unit-specific competency exams including EKG competency if applicable

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license/state ID required if job duties include driving
• Completion of facility-specific agreements and policies prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, acceptable use)
• Fingerprinting required onsite or at designated locations before or on the first day of orientation (fingerprint clearance mandatory to report to unit)

Work Environment & Equipment

• MRI safe ventilator and IVAC pumps available
• ICU patients regularly scanned
• No conscious sedation performed

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• References required only for management or upper-level leadership positions (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for MRI technologists with Siemens scanner experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio with night shifts and a structured call schedule.