MRI Technologist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Description

• Work evening/night shifts (8-hour shifts), Monday through Friday, between 1:30 PM and midnight.
• Cover multiple locations within the health system.
• Perform technical imaging examinations and complex, specialized MRI procedures using a variety of imaging equipment and systems.
• Work independently with all patient age groups across varying locations.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and repairs, participate in quality assurance, and resolve image processing and archiving issues.
• Collaborate with staff to prioritize and organize schedules and triage routine and emergent procedures.
• Participate in instruction of fellows, residents, physicians, and visiting healthcare professionals; may also participate in clinical research.
• Floating required: may be assigned shifts in multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty.
• Licensure/Certification:

  • American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR
  • ARRT Magnetic Resonance (MR) certification.
  • CPR certification (must be current within 3 months of start).
• Education: Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred (not required for travelers due to certification requirements).
• Location Requirement: Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including criminal history, employment, and education verifications as applicable.
• Required to complete facility-specific forms and screenings such as Wisconsin BID Form and caregiver screening.
• Must comply with facility health requirements including:

  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), TB testing, Flu vaccination or approved exemption, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
  • Drug screening as per facility and agency standards.
• Required certifications and competency exams as applicable, including but not limited to:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification by American Heart Association.
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications as required by unit or specialty.
  • Facility-specific telemetry exams and competency testing if applicable.
• Photo for badge and acknowledgment of safety manuals and testing required.

Work Environment

• Free parking onsite.
• Work at one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country, with a holistic approach to healthcare.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating between units and locations is expected based on staffing needs.
• Education verification is generally not required for travelers due to certification requirements but may be requested if verification difficulties arise.

This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with at least 2 years of clinical experience seeking a travel contract role in Wisconsin with evening/night shifts and a dynamic work environment.