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

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: New York, NY
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (includes 60 min break)
Department: Advanced Imaging
Assignment Dates: 02/23/2026 - 04/23/2026
Work Setting: Outpatient location

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program
• New York State licensure in Radiography
• Certification by NYS to inject contrast media
• ARRT certification in Radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Diagnostic Imaging with recent relevant MRI experience
• Proficient in EMR, RIS, HIS, PACS, and modality-specific software
• Maintain continuing education credits per American Registry of Radiologic Technologists requirements

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 tech certification and license with no adverse actions (Radiology: NY License and ARRT)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• State License verification (must be current/active)
• NURSYS verification (as applicable)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to assignment (7-year history including all aliases)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List Search (all within 30 days of start)
• Education Verification (degree/certificate and highest education level)
• Employment Application and 20-year Work History Verification (including relevant and non-relevant employment)
• Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Skills Checklist (annual)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, clearance to work)
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved N95 masks only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (required if working with pediatrics or children)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Vaccine records or positive IgG titers; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Antibody and antigen titers or vaccine series with declination form
• Varicella: Positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis C titer within 6 months of start
• Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (Sept-May), no declinations accepted without approved exemption
• Negative 9-panel drug screen with chain of custody within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana)
• Chain of Custody form with all drug screens
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start
• Color Blind Exam if failed online test twice (Ishihara plates with MD signature required)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person if needed)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility orientation checklist onsite
• Signed confidentiality agreement and staff attestation prior to start
• Completion of required prestart and annual training modules
• Completion of facility-specific code of conduct and other compliance documents
• New York State Central Registry (SCR) and Statewide Exclusion List (SEL) forms and results (as applicable)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This is a disaster critical need assignment.
• Candidates must be able to work Monday through Friday during the specified shift hours.

This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with at least 1 year of diagnostic imaging experience, current NY licensure, and ARRT certifications seeking a short-term travel contract in a major metropolitan outpatient setting.