MRI Technologist
Clearwater, Florida
Morton Plant Hospital

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Clearwater, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Daily Caseload: 15-25 patients per tech
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Work Settings: Outpatient, Inpatient, ER, Community Hospital, Adult ICU
• Equipment: Siemens MRI (two 3Tesla magnets: Trio and Skyra)
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 2 call shifts per month
• Floating: Not required within or to sister facilities
• Locals: Not accepted
• Block Schedule: To be discussed during interview if applicable
• Guaranteed Hours: Apply after first call off per pay period

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT Advanced Certification
• Experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Proficient with PACS and contrast administration
• Knowledge and experience with neuro exams including brains, perfusions, diffusion, vascular exams, and pre/post neurosurgery exams
• Experience working with Cerner EMR system
• Ability to work independently with strong communication skills
• Patient safety as top priority
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted)

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License (must remain current throughout assignment)
• Background Checks (within 1 year):

  • Standard 7-year history including SS Trace, County, Nationwide, Sex Offender, Education Verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Foreign Equivalency Evaluation (if education completed outside USA or Puerto Rico)
• Education Verification or Transcript/Diploma
• Florida AHCA Level II Fingerprint Clearance (must be completed prior to start)
• Physical Exam (within 6 months of start)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray if prior positive PPD
• Annual TB Questionnaire (for travel staff only)
• Immunizations or Titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: Standard 9 Panel within 30 days (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 Vaccination (exemptions accepted)
• Respirator Medical Clearance (if respirator use required)
• Photo for Badge (clear, professional, solid background)
• Dress Code & Tobacco Policy Acknowledgement
• Completion of required online modules via facility’s learning center prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
• References: 2 from past 2 years (clinical candidates only)
• Employment Application and Skills Checklist

Additional Requirements

• Stroke Education CEUs (8 total) including NIH Stroke Certification and mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) certification preferred for related units
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score ≥80%) as applicable
• Color Blindness Testing (Relias online exam) prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for certain units (not applicable for MRI Tech)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification not required for this role

Notes

• First-time travel MRI Techs are accepted
• Weekend requirements to be discussed during interview if applicable
• Candidates must have RTO (Ready to Offer) status in profile for offer consideration
• Parking cost included
• Scrub colors allowed: Navy Blue, Burgundy, or Khaki

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with advanced MRI technology and a focus on neuro imaging.