Pediatric Cardiac MRI Technologist
San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech (Pediatric Cardiac MRI)

Location: San Diego, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• At least 1 year of hands-on Pediatric Cardiac MRI experience, including congenital CMR, in a high-volume, high-complexity pediatric center is required.
• Must have robust Cardiac MRI (CMR) experience.
• Experience with Siemens MRI equipment is required.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour shifts (07:00 - 15:30).
• No weekend shifts or on-call required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Locals are not accepted.
• Guaranteed hours after call-off policy is met.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)
• ARRT (R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Epic experience required (electronic health record system).

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Valid ARMRIT or ARRT certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience working with pediatric patients, specifically in pediatric cardiac MRI.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted.

Facility Highlights

• Recognized as a top children's hospital nationally.
• Magnet recognized and Beacon Award for Excellence.
• Teaching facility and Great Place to Work certified.
• Level 1 trauma center.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID (front and back) required on first day.
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, national databases, and education verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, PA, or APRN, confirming good health without restrictions.
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required: Tdap (within 10 years), Hepatitis B (series or titer), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), Flu seasonal vaccination (required during flu season).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation within required timeframes.
• Negative 9-panel drug test (non-THC) within 30 days of start.
• Medication calculation competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs; may not apply to MRI Tech but check facility specifics.
• Badge photo required (JPEG, recent, plain background).
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start (e.g., HIPAA, confidentiality, code of conduct, meal waiver).

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory references verified within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager). Charge RNs not acceptable unless for return candidates with specific conditions.
• Employment application must cover a full 7 years with no gaps over 6 months without explanation.

Additional Notes

• Scrub color provided (navy).
• Charting system: Epic.
• Parking: Free for travelers.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: maximum 6 days.

This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with pediatric cardiac MRI expertise seeking a travel contract in a prestigious pediatric hospital setting.