MRI Technologist
Bridgeton, Missouri
SSM Health DePaul Hospital- Saint Louis

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bridgeton, Missouri
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
Facility Size: 497 staffed beds
Charting System: EPIC
Scrub Color: Black
Parking: Free

Job Details

• Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• On-call Requirement: Yes, one day per week plus one summer holiday and one winter holiday on-call (for true STAT emergencies such as stroke, spinal cord compression)
• Weekend Requirement: Not applicable
• Shift Lengths & Guaranteed Hours:

  • 3x12-hour shifts: minimum 36 hours/week guaranteed
  • 4x12-hour shifts: minimum 48 hours/week guaranteed
  • Shifts less than 12 hours: minimum 40 hours/week guaranteed
  • Note: Up to 24 hours may be called off without pay for 8-hour shifts per 13-week assignment; on-call hours count as called-off hours if not worked
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 70 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted at manager discretion
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Travelers may be required to participate in holiday and weekend rotations; request RTO upfront if possible
• Block Schedule: Accommodations at manager discretion

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) MRI certification required; ARMRIT will be considered
• Special Skills:

  • IV start experience
  • Contrast experience
  • Experience with Siemens and Phillips MRI equipment strongly preferred

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 12 months including SSN trace, 7-year county residence/work history, nationwide search, sex offender search
  • State-specific searches required for Missouri (MO EDL Search, MO Family Care Safety Registry)
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (annual renewal required)
  • COVID vaccination preferred
  • Drug screening within 12 months of start
  • Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health
• Fit Testing:

  • Respirator fit test completed onsite during first week of orientation (annual requirement)
  • OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start (not required for some non-patient facing roles)
• Orientation:

  • Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and checklists required (annual updates)
  • Confidentiality and security agreements must be signed prior to start
• Additional Certifications (if applicable):

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP depending on unit requirements
  • NIH Stroke Certification for certain departments
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) for Behavioral Health & ER staff

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide a passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Skills checklist required
• References: Two professional references required for new candidates
• Candidates may be required to complete additional facility-specific training such as AbioMed Impella Online Training for ICU/CCU or Cath Lab staff

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established Level II Trauma Center with a supportive environment and access to advanced imaging technology. The role requires flexibility for on-call duties and adherence to comprehensive compliance and health standards.