MRI Technologist
Tampa, Florida
St. Joseph’s Medical Arts Building

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Job in Tampa, Florida

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 4
• Weekend Requirement: Every weekend (Friday through Sunday), 2 techs required
• Locals: Not accepted
• Block Schedule: Possible, to be discussed during interview

Required Experience and Certifications

• MRI Technologist with 2 years of experience
• MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• Certifications Required:

  • ARRT MR (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 1 year of start date, including:

  • 7-year residential/work/school history
  • SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender, Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Foreign education requires a nationally recognized Foreign Equivalency Evaluation
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Photo for badge: clear, professional, solid background, no filters or cropped images

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive TB
• Annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination accepted)
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination required by October 7, 2024 (mask required if declined)
• COVID vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions accepted
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥ 80%) as applicable
• Color Blindness test (Relias online) prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable to profession (score ≥ 80%)
• BayCare Online Learning Center modules must be completed prior to start (4-8 hours estimated)
• Stroke education CEUs and related certifications not required for this role (MRI Tech)

Additional Documentation

• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required
• Compliance with BayCare dress code and tobacco policy
• BayCare AHCA privacy policy, affidavit, and demographic information sheet required for all candidates

This position is a travel contract for an MRI Tech with a focus on outpatient imaging, requiring weekend availability and specific certifications and clearances. Candidates must be fully compliant with Florida state licensing and BayCare-specific credentialing and training requirements.