MRI Technologist
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: MRI Technologist
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (1830-0700) on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: RTO greater than 7 days requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,567
• Charting System: Epic

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only (Not required for Pediatric Stepdown)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for NICU
• Tech Certification Verification (National) – Must provide certification number for verification; surgical tech certification or grandfather clause applies
• State License: MRI Techs are not required to have a state license
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required, including foreign equivalency for internationally educated candidates
• Employment application must include 7 years of work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• Work history verification for last 7 years required for all start dates on/after 8/2/2024

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 12 months of start (85% passing score)
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates on/after 8/2/2024 (80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for certain units (Telemetry, MS/Tele, ER, ICU)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (3M N95 preferred)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination within 1 year)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly preferred for pediatric specialties, labor & delivery, postpartum (declination accepted)
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Facility-Specific Training & Compliance

• Multiple mandatory training modules and attestations required, including but not limited to:

  • Stroke Education (not required for some campuses)
  • CLABSI Prevention Training
  • Preventing Pressure Injury Training
  • Language Services Training
  • CAUTI Education Training
  • Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
  • Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
  • Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
  • Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
  • Patient Bedside Rounding
  • Ventricular Assist Device Awareness
  • AME Blood Administration Module (annual update required)
  • New Employee Orientation Module
  • 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for MRI Techs)
  • Chaperone Policy Training (updated May 2024)

• EPIC testing or training required for RNs with EPIC experience (optional for MRI Techs)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• MRI Techs do not require a state license for this role.

This position offers a guaranteed schedule with weekend shifts and requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology. Candidates must be prepared to complete extensive background checks, certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific training modules.