MRI Technologist
Kernersville, North Carolina
Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

Location: Kernersville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (07:30 AM - 08:00 PM), Saturday through Monday
• Patient ratio: 1:2 (weekends 1:1)
• No call or float requirements
• Unit serves outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients
• Unit systems include Pyxis and Visage PACS
• Scrubs color: Royal Blue
• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid MRI Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience in ER/Trauma imaging
• Proficient in imaging of female pelvis and male pelvis
• Experience with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
• Skilled in brain imaging
• Experience with face and soft tissue neck imaging
• Proficient in head magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) and magnetic resonance venography (MRV) including neck MRV
• Experience with spinal trauma imaging
• Familiarity with PACS and Siemens equipment

Certifications Required

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

Licensure

• Must hold a valid license appropriate for MRI Technologist in North Carolina

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• 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 mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or facility-specific declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (for travel and acute care allied/per diem)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a passport-style photo for badge creation prior to start
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required before starting assignment
• Radiation badge required for this role; process initiated upon assignment
• Medication safety training and other competency exams may be required as applicable

This position offers a 13-week travel contract opportunity for MRI Technologists with at least 1 year of experience, including those new to travel assignments. The role involves working in a community hospital setting with a focus on MRI imaging across multiple body systems and requires adherence to strict compliance and credentialing standards.