Travel MRI Technologist
New York, New York
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Job - New York, NY

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, rotating 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM (3 days of 12-hour shifts per week, including Saturdays)
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• 59-day union assignment
• Rotating schedule includes Saturdays
• 60-minute unpaid lunch break per shift
• Work involves diagnostic imaging with emphasis on MRI and radiography

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program
• Current New York State license in Radiography
• Certification by New York State to inject contrast media
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Diagnostic Imaging (higher experience requirement takes precedence)
• Proficiency with EMR, RIS, HIS, PACS, and modality-specific software
• Maintains continuing education credits per ARRT requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in MRI

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required
• Current/active state license with no pending adverse action (must be verified within 60 days prior to assignment start)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days prior to assignment, covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including all aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List Search within 60 days prior to start
• Education Verification with primary source verification for all formal education listed
• Employment Application covering 20 years of employment history with no gaps, in MM/YYYY format
• Work History Verification covering 20 years of employment, with documentation for unverifiable periods
• Two professional references within 2 years of start date (1 for per diem non-acute care)
• Signed confidentiality agreement, staff attestation, and harassment factsheet prior to start
• Completion of department orientation checklist onsite
• Completion of required prestart and annual training modules

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year prior to start (PAPR not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility options within required timeframes; TB questionnaire completed annually
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, antigen, or vaccine series with declination if applicable)
  • Hepatitis C (titer and treatment documentation if positive)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (Sept 3 – May 4), with medical or religious exemptions requiring approval
• Negative 9-panel drug screen with chain of custody within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana)
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months prior to start; corrective lenses noted if applicable
• Color blind testing if failed online exam twice (Ishihara plates with MD signature required)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• All required verifications and screenings must be completed and uploaded before assignment start
• Non-clinical or fully remote roles have some exemptions from health requirements, but this role requires onsite presence and patient care
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documents and training requirements

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MRI Tech travel contract position in New York.