MRI Technologist
Olympia, Washington
Providence Saint Peter Hospital

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

Location: Olympia, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 4x10 Weekday Nights (Monday-Thursday, 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing MRI procedures including setup, scanning, and processing images. Key duties include:

• Communicating with radiologists, physicians, patients, and families
• Performing contrast injections
• Conducting quality control and reporting tasks
• Maintaining daily schedules
• Assisting radiologists
• Operating and maintaining MRI and auxiliary equipment

The MRI unit uses a Toshiba Vantage Titan 1.5T magnet and operates under ACR imaging and safety guidelines. The hospital provides 24/7 care for both inpatients and outpatients, emphasizing MRI safety and quality imaging for excellent patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI experience (higher experience requirement applies if conflicting info)
• ARRT (R) certification
• ARRT MR certification
• Washington State MRI Technologist License
• BLS certification
• No pending licenses accepted
• Locals residing within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel contract
• First-time travelers accepted
• No on-call required

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• 325 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required annually (specific mask types accepted)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable

Training & Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable
  • Basics of Trauma Informed Care (required at this facility)
• Epic training modules may be required depending on assignment
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Notes

• Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel contract
• No pending licenses accepted
• First-time travel MRI techs are welcome
• No call required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped MRI unit with a supportive team and a focus on safety and quality imaging.