MRI Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Arthur M. Blank Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to highest if conflicting; none specified here)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience required)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only, required for most travelers except some specialties (not specified here, so assume required)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA only, required for RNs, LPNs, Clinical Nurses, International Nurses, and Respiratory Care Professionals
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required only for Paramedics
• Tech Certifications:

  • CT Tech: AART
  • MRI Tech: AART
  • Medical Tech: ASCP or AMT certification
  • Perfusionist: Certification with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
  • Respiratory Care Professional: ARRT
  • RRT/CRT: AART
  • Speech Language Pathologist: CCC national certification
  • Sterile Processing Tech: CRST or CSPDT
  • Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer: AART or ARDMS
• State Licenses: Preferred but not always required; specific licenses required depending on role (e.g., GA state license or multi-state compact for RN, LPN, PT, Respiratory Care Professional, etc.)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs

Education

• Must provide copies of diplomas/transcripts relevant to the specialty (e.g., Radiography Certification for Radiology techs)
• Education verification is accepted in lieu of transcripts/diplomas if it meets requirements

Competencies

• Pediatric Pharmacology competency exam required for all nursing staff
• Competency exam required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit Mask (N95): Must be completed within 12 months of start; specific mask models required; onsite testing allowed but discouraged
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine required (no declinations accepted; religious/medical exemptions possible with approval)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters and re-titers required if titers are negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of positive titer or declination accepted
• TB Testing: Qgold or Tspot within 3 months of start; PPD not accepted; chest X-ray required if positive TB history
• Drug Testing: 10 panel + Nicotine (Cotinine) within 60 days of start; instant tests not accepted
• Flu Vaccination: Mandatory for all candidates for the current season; no exemptions accepted

Background Checks & Documentation

• Background check required within 30 days of start; must include SSN trace, statewide, county, nationwide, sex offender checks, and education verification for certain units
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Proof of identity documents required: Government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, Driver’s License/State ID
• Employment history and references: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Security and Confidentiality Agreement must be signed prior to start
• OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training proof required
• Candidate personal information (Name, Email, SSN, DOB) must be updated in the candidate profile system prior to submission

This position offers a structured weekday schedule in a pediatric healthcare setting, with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.