MRI Technologist
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

MRI Tech

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: Columbia, Missouri Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 20:00 to 9:00 Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist, with MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ARRT or ARMRIT certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience with Siemens imaging equipment
• Experience with McKesson
• Experience with Cerner

Eligibility Restrictions

• Not open to local candidates within 50 miles

Essential Job Functions

• Work at the assigned location for the full contract term
• Work the substantial time of the assigned shift
• Take call
• Work assigned weekends
• Work at least 50% of the holidays that occur during the contract
• Ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather
• Routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses

Pre-Start Clearance Requirements

• 7-year background check, completed within 60 days of start. Annual updates are required by the agency.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion checks, completed within 60 days of start, run separately from the background check
• International background check if the candidate has traveled outside the USA in the last 7 years
• Missouri FCSR or Missouri Caregiver (DMH) search on file within 60 days of start. Candidates cannot start with both pending.
• Negative 7-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• E-Verify proof or attestation, and a photo ID
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON or T-Spot) or 2-step PPD within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Proof of immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella, or a titer. Declinations and religious exemptions are not accepted for these, though medical exemptions are reviewed.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start, or an approved exemption
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (10/01 to 03/31)
• Valid respirator fit test within 1 year of start (3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205)
• Resume covering at least 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days, including dates, city, state, and position held
• Access and confidentiality agreement and new hire packet, both within 60 days of start