Travel MRI Technologist
Temple, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel MRI Technologist
Location: Temple, TX
Job Type: Travel Contract / Temp-to-Perm
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts | 36 hours/week

Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Monday, 10:30 AM–11:00 PM

Interview: Virtual/Phone
Setting: Clinic serving both inpatient and outpatient populations
Scrub Color: Any solid color; no prints

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Travel MRI Technologist to join an imaging team in Temple, TX. Under the general supervision of a Radiologist, the MRI Technologist will perform high-quality magnetic resonance imaging procedures for both inpatient and outpatient populations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of MRI experience, strong patient-care skills, and the ability to independently perform MRI procedures according to established protocols. Siemens and Epic experience are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Prepare patients for MRI procedures, including positioning and use of immobilization devices when appropriate.
• Verify patient identity, exam orders, medical history, and other required documentation before procedures.
• Screen patients and other individuals for MRI safety according to approved policies and procedures.
• Explain MRI procedures clearly to patients and families and assess the patient's ability to tolerate the examination.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety throughout the imaging process.
• Operate MRI equipment and adjust appropriate imaging parameters according to exam protocols.
• Produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic images in a timely manner.
• Follow applicable MRI safety, infection-control, radiation-safety, and organizational policies.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques when assisting with invasive or multimodality procedures.
• Ensure required requisitions, patient history, consent forms, pregnancy status, and other documentation are complete.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists, physicians, nurses, technologists, patients, and other healthcare team members.
• Maintain a professional and calm demeanor, particularly in stressful situations.
• Assist with emergency situations and appropriately respond to patient needs.
• Support training and orientation of new team members when requested.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of MRI Technologist experience.
• Current BLS certification – AHA Only.
• ARRT-MR or ARMRIT certification..

Preferred Qualifications

• Siemens MRI experience preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Experience working in a combined inpatient/outpatient imaging environment.
• Experience with a variety of MRI procedures and protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and equipment knowledge.

Key Skills

• MRI imaging and scanning
• MRI safety and patient screening
• Patient positioning
• Imaging protocol knowledge
• Siemens MRI
• Epic EMR
• Patient assessment and communication
• Infection control
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Medical imaging documentation
• Emergency response
• Quality assurance
• Independent decision-making
• Customer service

Schedule

3 × 12-hour shifts | 36 hours/week

• Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Sunday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Monday: 10:30 AM–11:00 PM

Shift: AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week