MRI Technologist
Newark, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

Location: Newark, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• No call, no weekends, no holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid MRI Technologist license in New York
• Minimum of 1 year of MRI Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT-R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography) certification
• MRI Certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience in leadership roles

Health and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (within 30 days of start)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam (within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background and Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, updated monthly
• Education verification from primary source (required for international education: CGFNS, WES, or equivalent)
• Employment application and work history verification (at least 2 past employments verified)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for certain candidates
• State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter

Additional Compliance and Documentation

• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required by specialty
• Color blindness testing (one-time)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an MRI Tech position in Newark, NY, requiring a New York State license and ARRT-R, MRI, and BLS certifications. The role involves day shifts with no weekends or holidays, working in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, ICU, outpatient, and trauma. Candidates must meet extensive health, background, and compliance requirements prior to starting.