MRI Technologist - Radiology/Cardiology
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Workdays: Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon
• Locals allowed at same rate
• Preferred experience with McKesson and required experience with EPIC systems
• Level 1 required

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic systems
• Valid permanent Virginia state license for MRI Technologists (ARRT required; AMRIT not acceptable)
• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (refer to unit job descriptions)
• Completion of required competency exams (e.g., Sonography or Vascular Tech competency exam accepted)
• Color blindness testing required
• Abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, and neglect/exploitation of vulnerable adults
• Proof of diploma or degree from an accredited program
• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, and federal/state exclusions
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Negative TB test (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days of start or two PPDs with chest X-ray if positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers with booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)
• Completion of orientation modules and facility-specific exams (pharmacology, point of care testing, mask fitting, BKAT for applicable units)
• Two professional references required
• Complete application/resume required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence check
  • Statewide repository search (VA)
  • Sex offender registry
  • Nationwide FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Virginia State Police fingerprinting required for certain units; results can pend if proof of submission is on file
• Central Registry Search (CPS) required within 48 hours of contract signing for applicable units; candidates may start with results pending if submission proof is on file
• HIPAA confidentiality agreement required prior to start
• Candidates must bring mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and laptop or cell phone to orientation (notify if not available)

Additional Notes

• No onsite certification renewals; renewals must be scheduled prior to contract start
• Certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start are not accepted
• Candidates can start with pending fingerprinting and CPS results if proof of submission is documented
• Orientation includes assigned learning modules to be completed by end of orientation week (approx. 6 hours)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

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