MRI Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology

Facility Details

• Transplant facility
• Primary stroke center
• MRI/MRA heavy workload

Work Schedule & Call

• 1 call weekend every 6 weeks
• Floating within facility/scope of practice and to outpatient as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in specialty
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Clinical Screening

• Candidate will be reviewed by clinical team for fit and compliance with guidelines before final decision

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum 7 days Return to Office (RTO)
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain specialties; check if applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Generally required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for some RN specialties (e.g., ER, PACU)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): May be required depending on specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)
• Tech Cert Verification: National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs and LVNs by agency
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency Exam: Required for nursing and allied health by agency
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, Cardiac step-down, etc. Three attempts allowed

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start; must include multiple county and national checks, education verification, and cannot start with pending background
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months of start (agency requirement)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• TB Testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; if past positive, additional documentation and chest x-ray required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination; declination form required if titer negative
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Flu Vaccine: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Additional Health Documents: May be required depending on specialty

History & Verification

• 2 clinical references required (agency requirement)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Appearance Policy prior to start
• Privileging requirements apply only to certain specialties (not applicable here)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity transplant and stroke center with a focus on MRI/MRA imaging. The role supports floating within the facility and outpatient areas, with a manageable call schedule. First-time travelers are welcome.