MRI Technologist
Wilmington, North Carolina
Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Night shift, 18:30 - 07:00 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
• Hours per week: 36 (3 shifts x 12 hours)
• Floating required to other units as needed
• No call requirement
• Must be available for hospital and unit orientation (total 12 hours unit orientation, plus hospital orientation week one)
• Scrubs color: Royal blue
• Expected start date subject to change based on orientation/trainer availability; missing orientation may delay or cancel start
• No RTO (return to office) allowed after booking

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Prior travel experience not required
• Skills include but not limited to:

  • Adult Acute Care, Adult ICU, Adult Outpatient, ER/Trauma imaging
  • MRI procedures: Abdomen, Female/Male Pelvis, Breast, Chest, Brain, Head MRA/MRV, Neck MRV, Spine (Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic), Extremities (Foot, Hand, Hip, Knee, Shoulder)
  • Use of GE and Siemens MRI equipment and PACS system
  • Preparation and administration of contrast media
  • Starting peripheral IVs
  • Image post-processing techniques (Diffusion, Gradient Echo, MIP, MPR, Spin Echo, T1/T2 weighted images)
  • Isolation precautions and PPE

Preferred Skills

• Advanced MRI angiography and venography (Abdominal MRA/MRV, Peripheral MRA, CINE studies, Perfusion imaging)
• Imaging of Sternum, Temporomandibular joint, and other specialized studies

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT MR and R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Magnetic Resonance and Radiography)

Equipment & Systems

• MRI machines: GE, Siemens
• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Documentation and communication via EPIC electronic health record system

Orientation & Training

• Hospital orientation during week one (daily classes required)
• Unit orientation: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (12 hours total)
• Must be fully available with no other commitments during orientation
• Optional Epic test-out available for experienced candidates (not guaranteed)

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification required within specified timeframes
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), Flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season
• TB testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray and physician-signed TB questionnaire required annually
• Annual compliance and mandatory education training required
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, dress code acknowledgment, medication safety training, and others must be completed prior to start
• Radiation badge required for Radiology staff (process managed by agency for travel staff)
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams and other required competency tests as applicable

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid MRI Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of MRI Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working in an outpatient setting
• Proficient with Siemens MRI equipment
• Current BLS certification
• ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance (MR)
• ARRT certification in Radiography (R)

Important Notes

• Contract staff may be assigned to disaster response teams and required to report during catastrophic events
• Floating to other units within the hospital system may be required
• Candidate must provide a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel allied and acute care candidates
• Employment application must be uploaded to facility system prior to start

This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with at least 2 years of experience in acute care radiology settings, comfortable working night shifts, and able to comply with comprehensive orientation and credentialing requirements.