MRI Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Facility & Unit Details

• Transplant facility and Primary Stroke Center
• MRI/MRA heavy workload
• Floating within facility/scope of practice and to Outpatient as needed
• Call: 1 weekend every 6 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Licenses

• State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (if applicable)
• ACLS: Required for certain specialties; verify if required for this role
• BLS: Generally required
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on specialty area—verify as needed
• Allied Annual License Verification within 30 days prior to start date
• Education verification required; diplomas/transcripts may be needed

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 16 weeks = 16 hours)
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start; must be complete prior to start
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; additional TB testing may be required for privileging specialties
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination (privileging specialties have additional requirements)
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• TB Questionnaire required annually

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain specialties)
• Competency Exam for Nursing and Allied (agency requirement)

Holidays & Scheduling

• Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment:

  • Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Return to Office (RTO) requirement: maximum 7 days
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• References and work history verification required by agency (not client)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized transplant and stroke center environment with a focus on MRI/MRA imaging. The role requires compliance with strict credentialing, health, and competency standards to ensure quality patient care.