MRI Technologist
Chicago, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour shifts
• No weekends

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1+ year of experience preferred in Radiology / Cardiology specialty

Required Certifications & Licenses

• State License for MRI Tech (must be verified within 30 days of start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (required for relevant adult inpatient and ICU areas)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for certain radiology units)

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal Background Check within 6 months (7-year search including alias, county, national sex offender)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Employment Application and professional references required (minimum 1 management reference and 1 employment verification covering 1 year within past 2 years)
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming fitness for duty
• N95 Mask Fit Testing within 1 year (not required for sterile processing or clerical roles)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB testing (PPD or Quantiferon Gold) or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or physician documentation)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination (surface antigen and antibody titers required for renal dialysis assignments)
• Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Dec 1 - Apr 30)

Additional Requirements

• Color Blind Testing (14 plate Ishihara exam)
• Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG for RNs in certain units)
• Annual mandatory OSHA training and Core Part I, II, III training modules
• Facility-specific documents including badge photo and compliance checklists must be completed prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Local candidates receive the same rate as travelers.

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekend shifts, ideal for MRI Technologists with at least one year of experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in a major medical center in Chicago.