MRI Technologist
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Night shift position (Thursday through Monday)
• Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (9 hours/day, 45 hours/week)
• Block schedule focusing on weekend night shifts
• Supports inpatient and outpatient imaging with emphasis on oncology cases
• Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Average daily case volume: 35–40 cases
• Electronic documentation system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification
• Experience in outpatient and acute care settings

Imaging & Technical Skills

• Expertise in neuro, abdominal, and musculoskeletal imaging
• Proficient in imaging of:

  • Abdominal, Female & Male Pelvis
  • Chest, Brain, Face/Neck
  • Hip/Bony Pelvis, Knee, Shoulder
• Special imaging procedures:

  • Fusion (non-brain)
  • Gradient Echo Imaging
  • Image Post-Processing (ADC mapping, subtraction)
  • Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP)
  • Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR)
  • Perfusion
  • Spectroscopy
  • Spin Echo Images
  • Surface Coils
  • T1 & T2 Weighted Imaging
  • Spine Imaging (Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide search, sex offender registry, and MVR if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, using specific Ohio codes
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Education verification from accredited programs required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Required immunizations and/or titers:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems for background checks and exclusions

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA only, instructor/provider or RQI accepted)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – verify per unit
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (not applicable for this MRI Tech role)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs/LVNs (not applicable here)
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• No professional references or employment applications specified for this role
• Dress code and hand hygiene policies must be acknowledged
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually

Summary

This MRI Tech travel contract offers a night shift role focused on advanced imaging techniques in a high-volume oncology setting. Candidates must have at least 2 years of MRI experience, ARRT certification, and a valid Ohio license. The position requires strong technical skills across multiple imaging modalities and compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements.