MRI Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

MRI Technologist - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Day (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM), 4x10 hour shifts per week
• Weekend/Holiday: Every 3rd weekend; holidays as assigned
• Call: 3 weekday day shifts per month and 1 weekend call every 12 weeks
• Unit uses (2) 1.5T Siemens Aera MRI scanners
• Scans performed: neuro, musculoskeletal (MSK), abdominal, breast, enterography, and patients with pacemakers
• ICU patients scanned regularly; MRI safe ventilator and monitoring equipment available
• No conscious sedation performed
• EMR system: EPIC
• Scrubs: charcoal grey

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MRI technologist experience
• MRI technologist experience within the last year
• 2 years or more of total travel experience
• Experience with Siemens MRI scanners required
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Eligibility

• Traveler’s permanent address must be more than 100 miles from the facility to apply

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS certification (AHA preferred, ARC or Military acceptable; RQI acceptable)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 2 years of start
• Color Blind Testing: 100% pass required (2 attempts allowed)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 7 days of signing, valid within 2 years
• Respirator Fit Test documentation (Fit Mask) within 1 year, renewed annually if respirator use required
• Physical exam within 2 years, indicating candidate is free of restrictions and cleared to work
• Negative 9 or 10 panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (marijuana tested, no medical marijuana exemptions)
• Required immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines or documented history of disease
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination form accepted
  • TB test: 2 PPDs, QGold, TSpot, or MTB within 6 months of start; chest x-ray if positive QGold/TSpot/MTB
  • Tdap vaccine required only if working in L&D, NICU, or Mother/Baby units (not required for this role)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required by specified deadlines

Background & Compliance

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, including:

  • SS trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide criminal search, sex offender search, sanctions screening (OIG/SAM)
• State-specific registry checks as applicable
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Driver’s license required if job duties include driving (not applicable for this role)
• Fingerprinting required onsite or at approved locations prior to or on first day of orientation (if local)
• Candidate must complete and sign facility-specific agreements and policies prior to start

Additional Information

• No conscious sedation performed in this unit
• MRI safe equipment available for ICU patients
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with latex-free gloves
• Respirator use requires medical clearance if unable to pass fit test due to facial hair or other reasons
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and MRI technologists considering this travel contract opportunity.