MRI Technologist
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Yampa Valley Medical Center

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Job in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts of 12 hours each; 36 hours/week)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• On Call Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Work Environment: Daily outpatient schedule including level III trauma emergency department
• Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

• MRI Technologist with a minimum of 1.5 years of experience
• MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (MR) certification required
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of legal name change if applicable
• Background Checks (within 60 days of start):

  • 7-year background check including SSN trace, Colorado state checks, education verification, sex offender search, OFAC sanctions list, and others
• Education Verification (3rd party or transcript/diploma)
• State License Verification (Colorado state license required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months, specific mask types required; onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Drug Testing (within 30 days of start and annually; includes a comprehensive panel)
• Color Blindness Testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)
• References: Two references from the last two years required; one must be from employment within the last year, from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Required annually
• Competency Exams (within 1 year and updated annually):

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency
  • Core Parts I, II, III
  • OSHA Mandatory Training
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency (for ICU, ER, Med/Surg, Tele, Stepdown, PCU, Neuro ICU, etc.)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be pre-closed on housing prior to submission.
• No floating to sister facilities.
• Compliance with facility-specific training modules within first two weeks of assignment.
• Candidates with employment gaps of 15+ days are considered new and must meet full requirements.
• Maximum 10 RTO days allowed with specific blackout periods in 2026.
• Local candidates living within 75 miles of the facility may have different billing considerations (not included here).

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MRI Tech travel contract position.