MRI Technologist
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Weekends: None
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (First-time travelers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate

Required Certifications & Verifications

• Licenses:

  • State License verification required within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
  • Allied Annual License Verification (if applicable) within 30 days prior to start
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) annually within 30 days prior to start

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain specialties; check if applicable
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – Generally required except for some tech roles
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for some RN specialties if applicable
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – If applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Online course required within a few months of hire if applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification – If required, must be completed yearly
  • Tech Cert Verification – National certification verification if applicable

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing Online (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (for Nursing and Allied)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start (required by agency)
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray within 12 months of start (PPD, QGold, or TSpot)
• TB Questionnaire (required for all candidates, updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Background Check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education Verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Facility Policies

• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekends or call, suitable for MRI Techs with at least 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology. First-time travelers are welcome.