MRI Technologist
Newark, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position - New York

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (MRI Tech)
• Location: Newark, New York
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM (5x8 hours)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• No call, no weekends, no holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid MRI Technologist license in New York
• MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT-R certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in management roles
• Knowledge of radiation safety
• Ability to start peripheral IVs

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

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

Background and Verification

• 7-year criminal background check required within 3 months of start (including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation required if applicable
• Employment application and work history verification required (minimum 2 past employments verified)
• References required for travel candidates (2 references within 3 years)
• Color blindness testing required (one-time)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required by profession

Facility-Specific Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Passport-style photo with solid background required for badge
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Various attestations and pre-employment compliance forms to be completed

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• Fingerprinting and criminal background check fingerprint results required for certain units (Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, LTC) if applicable
• Sex offender registry search required within 30 days of start
• Medicaid exclusion list check required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• NYS Nurse Aide Registry required within 3 months of start for LTC, ElderOne, Home Care, and Hospice Care (if applicable)

This position offers a stable weekday schedule with no weekend or holiday shifts, suitable for MRI Technologists with ARRT-R and BLS certifications and a valid New York state license. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and compliance requirements prior to start.