MRI Technologist
Stockbridge, GA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist (MRI)

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Monday through Thursday
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year; first-time travelers not accepted
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Certifications Required: BLS, ARRT
• Clinical Duties:

  • Perform MRI scans on Inpatient (IP), Emergency Room (ER), and Outpatient (OP) patients following facility protocols
  • Start IVs, operate PACS and administer contrast
  • Scan most body parts including body, neuro, extremities, abdominal, pelvic, angiogram
  • No cardiac scans; breast and pacemaker scans only during the week
• Work Environment: Collaborate with technologists, nurses, doctors, and transporters
• MRI Room: 1 room with average daily caseload of 15-25 patients
• Systems Used: Epic (required), GE and Siemens MRI machines (required)
• Dress Code: Pewter gray or black scrub colors
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Floating: None
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
  • Major holidays include New Year’s Eve/Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length

Required Certifications & Verifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ARRT Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty and role (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – check specialty-specific requirements
• State license verification (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• Allied annual license verification (if applicable) within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP (if applicable)

Background Checks & Documentation

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Perm and non-perm county checks
  • National sex offender registry
  • Nationwide criminal search
  • Education verification (degree related to application)
• Diplomas/transcripts required for RRTs
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RNs and LVNs)
• Color blind testing required for all candidates
• Competency exams required for nursing and allied health staff (not required for subcontractors)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not required by client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required, can be pending at start with proof of processing

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a diverse patient population, utilizing advanced MRI technology and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.