MRI Technologist
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Yampa Valley Medical Center

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Job in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (3x12 hour shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• On Call Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities

Job Description

• Must be able to work independently for 12 hours on weekends.
• Daily outpatient schedule includes level III trauma emergency department.
• Experience required with GE 1.5T MRI scanner.
• Knowledge of general MRI protocols including prostate and breast imaging.
• Candidates must be pre-approved for housing prior to submission.
• Maximum of 10 return-to-office (RTO) days allowed; RTO not allowed during specified blackout periods in 2026.

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with a minimum of 1.5 years of experience.
• MRI Technologist experience within the last year.
• ARRT (MR) certification required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front and back).
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Legal proof of name change if applicable.
• 7-year background check including SSN trace, Colorado state checks, education verification, and other standard screenings.
• State license verification within 60 days of start (Colorado license required).
• Employment application and work history verification covering last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Two professional references from the last two years, including one from the last year (charge RN, manager, or supervisor).
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams (medication, core parts I-III, OSHA, dysrhythmia/EKG).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific 3M masks required).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP within 10 years or signed declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual updates if positive TB history.
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunity via titer or vaccines.
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccine series or declination.
  • Varicella immunity via titer or vaccines.
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and annually thereafter (specific drug panel required).
• Color blindness testing via Ishihara exam (online testing not accepted for new candidates).
• COVID vaccination proof or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna).
• UCHealth Colorado CAPS release authorization annually for background screening.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for this specialty.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) not required for this role unless specified by unit.

Additional Notes

• Floating outside the scope of practice is not required or allowed.
• Candidates must be able to work the specified weekend shifts independently.
• Housing must be secured before submission for consideration.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for MRI Technologists with experience in MRI protocols and trauma settings, working a consistent 3-day weekend schedule in a Colorado mountain community.