MRI Technologist – Radiology/Cardiology
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Licensing: PA license not required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ARRT (R) (MR) required
• Schedule:

  • Weekend requirement: Friday only as part of Monday-Friday schedule
  • On-call: 1 or 2 nights per week (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM) and every 5th weekend (Saturday/Sunday, 24 hours)
• Preferred Experience: Philips MRI experience preferred
• Charting System: Centricity
• Floating: Not required
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Certifications & Verifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Tech Certification Verification (National)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)
• Pass/Fail Testing Acknowledgement (for Dysrhythmia Exam during orientation)
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (Relias or CEdirect accepted)
• Pass/Fail Basic Dysrhythmia Exam during orientation (one attempt only)

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education Verification (official transcript acceptable; diploma not accepted)
• Fingerprinting (PA Department of Human Services fingerprinting required for PA placements, valid within 5 years)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (required within 12 months of start)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (physician statement within 2 months of start)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months of start; must be completed prior to start; 3M 1870+ model required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (current vaccine or titer required)
• Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days of start; chest X-ray if positive)
• TB Questionnaire (required annually)
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (exempt if born before 1957)
• Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or declination accepted
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (9-panel without THC acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption required during flu season (10/1/2025 - 4/1/2026)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: No longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements; booster preferred but not required

Other Requirements

• 2 Professional References within 2 years of start
• Skills Checklist updated annually (as applicable)
• Work History Verification (specific to NJ candidates)
• Facility-specific modules assigned and must be completed prior to orientation (not required for this facility)
• Photo for badge required ASAP

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass a basic dysrhythmia exam during orientation; failure results in contract cancellation.
• Fit testing is not available onsite and must be completed before starting.
• Candidates with medical/religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination must wear appropriate masks while at work.
• Fingerprinting results must be on file prior to start; facility will not allow starting with pending results.
• Background checks and verifications are comprehensive and must be current and complete before starting.

This position offers a structured schedule with specific weekend and on-call requirements, and requires adherence to detailed compliance and health documentation standards. It is suitable for radiology/cardiology professionals with the required certifications and experience, including first-time travelers.