MRI Technologist
Riverview, Florida
Saint Joseph's Hospital - South

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Riverview, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Evening (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)

  • Fri: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Sat (Substitute): 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Mon: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
• Total Weekly Hours: 36
• Daily Caseload: 15-20 MRI exams per tech
• Work Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient, ER, Community Hospital, Children's Hospital, Adult ICU
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 223
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Parking: Included

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with a minimum of 1 year of experience within the last year
• Experience working in both Outpatient and Inpatient settings
• Proficient with Cerner EMR system
• Current BLS certification
• Advanced MR certification (ARRT or ARMRIT)

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, valid MRI Tech license as required by Florida
• Driver’s License required and must remain current throughout assignment
• Background checks including:

  • Standard 7-year history, SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was completed outside the US or Puerto Rico
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (annual TB questionnaire required thereafter)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with boosters if titers low)
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination required
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required

Competencies & Additional Requirements

• Stroke education CEUs (8 total) including NIH Stroke Certification and mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if applicable (behavioral health or psych ER highly desired)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blind testing (Relias online exam) prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (not applicable here but may be requested)
• References: 2 professional references from the past 2 years required
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and approved

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Professional photo for badge required prior to start (no filters or cropped photos)
• Compliance with dress code and tobacco policy
• Completion of mandatory online account registration and training modules on BayCare Online Learning Center within 48 hours of contract signing and prior to start
• Modules take approximately 4-8 hours to complete; must be finished by the Thursday before start date
• Modules best accessed via Microsoft Edge or Safari browsers (not compatible with mobile devices)
• Failure to complete modules on time may result in delayed start or unpaid training time

Important Notes

• This position requires working evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• No floating to other units or sister facilities allowed.
• Candidates must have all required licenses, certifications, and clearances completed and verified before start.
• COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.
• Locals and candidates with pending state licenses will not be considered.

This summary provides the essential information for healthcare recruiters and MRI technologists considering this travel contract opportunity.