MRI Technologist
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Yampa Valley Medical Center

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Job in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Wednesday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (3x12 hour shifts, 36 hours/week)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed per unit
• On Call: No
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Job Description

• Work independently for 12 hours on weekends when scheduled
• Experience with GE 1.5T MRI scanner required
• Knowledge of general MRI protocols including prostate and breast imaging
• Daily outpatient schedule including level III trauma emergency department
• Candidates must be pre-approved for housing prior to submission
• Maximum of 10 return-to-office (RTO) days allowed, with blackout periods in late June/early July, early September, and late October/early November 2026

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Certification: Registered Technologist (R.T.) with ARRT credentials in Radiology and MRI (R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT))
• Charting experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Valid Colorado state license for MRI Technologists required
• Must have a current driver’s license/state ID
• Must pass a 7-year background check and meet all state and federal screening requirements
• Required certifications (confirm with facility if applicable):

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or RQI accepted
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on facility
• Must complete required competency exams annually, including medication/pharmacology and core competencies
• Must pass Ishihara color blindness exam prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (3M 1860S, 1860R, or 1870/1870+ masks)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire if positive history
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually (specific panel required)

Documentation and Verification

• Employment application with 3 years of employment history, including explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Verification of last 3 years of work history, including most recent employer
• Two professional references from the last two years, one from employment within the last year (charge RN, manager, or supervisor)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Proof of name change if applicable, with updated certifications/licenses
• Colorado CAPS check results within 60 days of start
• Annual release authorization for Colorado CAPS
• Completion of facility-specific new employee orientation modules within first two weeks of assignment

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be pre-closed on housing before submission
• No floating to other units or sister facilities
• Must be able to work independently during weekend shifts
• Facility uses Epic for charting and documentation

This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with experience on GE 1.5T MRI scanners who are comfortable working independently in a trauma-level outpatient setting and are open to a travel contract in Colorado.