MRI Technologist
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Richmond, Virginia

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Saturday to Monday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Level 1 required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to highest if conflicting; none specified here)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Permanent state license required (temporary licenses not accepted for RNs)
• Virginia state license required for CSTs and OR Techs
• Nursys verification required for all RNs
• Certifications (AHA only unless otherwise noted):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• Tech Certifications:

  • Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - NCCT accepted
  • MRI Tech - ARRT required (AMRIT not accepted)
  • Sonography Unit - ARRT(S), RDMS, RDCS, CCI, or RVT accepted
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA) required

Background & Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • SS Trace
  • All counties lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Nationwide check
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education Verification (diploma accepted in lieu)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results required for certain units and candidates; results can pend if proof of submission is on file
• Fingerprinting required for Pediatrics, NICU, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, and Psych units
• CPS (Central Registry) search and documentation required for Pediatrics, NICU, Psych, and certain facilities; must be submitted within 48 hours of contract confirmation
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days or two PPDs with specific timing)
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella; booster required if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Flu vaccine or exemption required for the 2025-26 season (declinations not accepted; agency exemption form allowed)

Competency & Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for RNs and LVNs/LPNs (not required for RN Case Managers)
• Color Blind Testing required
• Competency Exam required (Sonography or Vascular Tech competency accepted for Sonography roles)
• Abuse Reporting Competency required (covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation of elderly or incapacitated adults)
• Skills Checklist required and must be updated annually (Sonography or Vascular Tech skills accepted for Sonography roles)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Exams/tests at orientation include Pharmacology Exam, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting (not pass/fail)
• BKAT (Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool) for RNs and LPNs in Tele/Step-Down, Progressive Care, ICU (peds and adults)
• Assigned learning modules during orientation (~6 hours to complete)
• Candidates must bring mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and laptop/cell phone (notify if not available)

References & Documentation

• Two references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Performance evaluations completed at end of assignment, not required prior to start

This position requires compliance with all listed licensure, certification, background checks, health screenings, and competency requirements prior to or during orientation.