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

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Job Description

• Position requires working Friday only as part of a Monday-Friday schedule.
• On-call duties include 1 or 2 nights per week (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM) and every 5th weekend (Saturday/Sunday, 24 hours).
• No floating required.
• Charting system used: Centricity.
• Philips MRI experience preferred but not required.
• Level I trauma experience required.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year.
• ARRT certification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings.
• Physical exam within 2 months of start date.
• Fit mask test (3M 1870+ model) within 12 months prior to start; must be completed before start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Current Tdap vaccine or titer.
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957).
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination.
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Pennsylvania-specific requirements:

  • Child Abuse Search within 12 months of start.
  • PA Department of Human Services fingerprinting within 12 months of start.

Additional Information

• Pass/Fail Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required during orientation; only one attempt allowed.
• Modules assigned by education department must be completed prior to orientation (approx. 6 hours).
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required.
• Work history verification may be required depending on state regulations.

Summary

This is a travel contract MRI Tech position in Philadelphia requiring ARRT (R) (MR) certification, 2 years of specialty experience, and Level I trauma experience. The role includes weekend on-call shifts and requires multiple health and background clearances. First-time travelers are welcome.