Cardiac MRI Technologist
New York, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: New York, NY
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a skilled and patient-focused MRI Technologist for an 8-week travel assignment (contract length interpreted as 14 weeks). This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (5x8s), with no weekend shifts required. The role involves working with advanced MRI technology in a specialty-focused orthopedic environment, primarily performing cardiac imaging exams for both inpatients and outpatients. Occasional extended hours may be required to accommodate inpatient scans.

Workload & Unit Information

• Average Daily Census: 7 patients
• Visits per Day: 7
• MRI Rooms: 1
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Staffing Ratio (Days): 1:2
• Shift: 8:00am–4:00pm (no rotating shifts)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• New York State Radiologic Technologist License
• ARRT (MR) with "(R)" credential for Advanced MR license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• IV Certification (must be in hand at start; distinct from venipuncture certification)

Required Skills

• Cardiovascular MRI: MR Cardiac with/without contrast
• Musculoskeletal MRI: Foot, Hand, Hip/Bony Pelvis, Knee, Lower Extremity Long Bones, Shoulder, Sternum, TMJ (with/without contrast), Upper Extremity Long Bones
• Professional Skills: Preparation and administration of contrast media, starting peripheral IVs

Preferred Skills

• Experience in settings such as Adult Acute Care, Adult ICU, Adult Outpatient, ER/Trauma, Pediatric Acute Care, Pediatric Outpatient
• Advanced Cardiovascular MRI: MR Cardiac with Stress, MR Aortogram, MR Pulmonary, MR Angio Lower Extremity with Bilateral Runoff
• Abdomen & Pelvis MRI: Abdomen, MRA, MRV, Female Pelvis, MRCP, Male Pelvis
• Chest MRI: Breast, Chest, Myocardium
• Head & Neck MRI: Brain, Cranial Nerves, Face/Soft Tissue Neck, Head MRA/MRV, Neck MRV, Orbits
• Special Imaging Procedures: CINE, Diffusion (non-brain), Gradient Echo, Post-processing (ADC mapping, subtraction), MIP, MPR, Perfusion, Peripheral MRA (Iliac/runoff), Spectroscopy, Spin Echo, Surface Coils, T1/T2 Weighted Imaging
• Spine MRI: Cervical, Lumbar, Sacrum/Coccyx, Spinal Trauma, Thoracic, Thoracic MRA
• Equipment familiarity: PACS, Siemens
• Professional knowledge: Isolation Precautions, Radiation Safety

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MRI technology (highest required years of experience)
• Experience with cardiac exams preferred
• Electronic documentation experience (EPIC) preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including multi-level searches (social security, state, nationwide, international if applicable)
• Education verification required (high school/GED minimum for allied travelers unless higher degree held)
• Drug screen (9-panel) required within 1 year of start (not required for subcontractors)
• Various state and federal exclusion list checks within 30 days of start
• Verification of licensure online within 30 days of start and for any breaks in service over 30 days
• Harassment prevention training certificate (New York specific)
• Physical exam and health assessments updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required: TDAP (within 10 years), Negative TB or chest x-ray (within 1 year), Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Fit mask (N95) test required within 1 year prior to start and updated annually
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 1

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams (Relias platform)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (must score 100%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, time sensitive, with remediation process)
• Core training parts I, II, III and OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)
• Pediatric EKG competency exam for applicable units (pass/fail, time sensitive)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (color, plain white/light background, specific size and quality requirements)
• Various signed agreements and acknowledgments including privacy, drug-free workplace, intellectual property, quality and safety practices, staff handbook, workplace harassment prevention, and travel policy
• Onboarding and continuing education modules to be completed within 30 days of start and ongoing as required
• Establishment of system username and password prior to orientation

References & Employment History

• Two manager/supervisor references required (charge nurse references generally not accepted unless approved)
• Verification of all current and previous employment within last 7 years
• Complete employment application with 7 years of history

Summary

This is a travel MRI Technologist position in New York requiring a minimum of 2 years MRI experience with cardiac imaging skills, prior travel experience, and multiple certifications/licenses including NYS Radiologic Technologist License and ARRT (MR). The assignment is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, for approximately 14 weeks. Candidates must meet extensive background, health, competency, and facility-specific requirements. First-time travelers are not accepted.