Radiology/Cardiology MRI Technologist
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Position: MRI Technologist
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday, no block schedules allowed
• Call: No call required
• Weekend Requirement: 1-2 weekends per month, flexibility needed
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 4 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day)
• Distance measured as straight line, not driving distance

Requirements

• Licensure:

  • ARRT or ARMRIT license required
  • MR advanced licensure required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience
  • Prior travel experience preferred
  • Teaching hospital experience required
  • Epic experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
• Technical Skills:

  • Phillips MRI equipment experience required

Orientation & Scheduling

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Complete work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type required for submission

Transportation

• Public transportation is NOT accessible in the area
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification based on job requirements
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification for applicable professions (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check (for Vermont placements)
• References: 2 professional references from assignments within last 3 years
• Employment application and skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for last 2 years of clinical work

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit/job
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required
• Tech Certification verification within 30 days of assignment start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blind testing required
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Mask test prior to start and annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or titer
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months; chest X-ray if positive TB test
• TB questionnaire annually if positive TB
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Drug testing within last 12 months (required for NY facilities)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required if assigned to NY facility

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (plain light background, no logos/hats/sunglasses) due 2 weeks prior to start
• Review dress code and telephone usage policies prior to start
• Auto registration form must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (early morning testing, mask wearing, social distancing)
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (8 hours, non-billable)
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent form and client-specific consent form required
• Emergency contact form completion required
• Hepatitis B and Pneumonia vaccination declination forms if applicable
• NameTag verification setup required
• Workday information attestation required

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling allowed
• Must provide complete and accurate work history and documentation
• Reliable transportation is critical due to lack of public transit
• Must comply with all health, safety, and facility-specific protocols

This position offers a comprehensive travel opportunity for MRI Technologists with advanced licensure and experience in a teaching hospital environment, requiring flexibility and adherence to strict credentialing and health requirements.