MRI Technologist
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital Summerville

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Work with patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.
• Work settings include inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room (ER).
• Operate 1 MRI room with required skills in PACS and contrast administration.
• Utilize unit systems: Epic, Pyxis, GE.
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (9:30 AM to 6:00 PM).
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend.
• Possible floating to a nearby main campus.
• Call requirement: 1 call week every 5th week in rotation.
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it.
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both.
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them.
• Return to office (RTO) maximum 7 days.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist within the last year.
• Experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - Radiography (R) certification required.

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time. Delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling.
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval.

Orientation & Training

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks, 19 hours for 19 weeks).

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification of related degree or certification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Physical exam required within 12 months prior to start.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if previously positive, additional documentation required. TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or signed declination)
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months.
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Two clinical references required.
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.

Notes

• This position requires working in a Caribbean Blue scrub color.
• Candidates must be prepared to work major holidays as outlined.
• Floating to other nearby campuses may be required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This summary provides the key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MRI Tech travel contract position.