MRI Technologist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (3 shifts of 12 hours)

• Thursday: 12 PM – 12 AM
• Saturday & Sunday: 3 PM – 3 AM
  Patient Age Group: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
  Hours per Week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid MRI Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an MRI Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Certification:

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Radiography (R)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• Experience with GE Healthcare MRI equipment

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace, County, Alias, Nationwide, Sex Offender, International (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • Education verification confirming graduation from an accredited program
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable)
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with documentation for positive history)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: documented vaccines or positive antibody titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination documentation
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low/equivocal titers
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required for 2025-26 season (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Negative 10-panel drug test (including THC) within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months of start (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as required
• Completion of required online orientation modules prior to start
• Facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start
• Must set up a facility guest account prior to clearance for orientation and work access

Additional Information

• First-time travelers and local candidates are eligible
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Competency exams and pass/fail testing (including EKG/medication knowledge) administered at orientation
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if not already held
• Candidate must complete competency checklists within 3 weeks after start date
• Candidate must upload certificates of completion for all required trainings and immunizations

This position offers a structured schedule with weekend shifts and requires strong technical skills on multiple MRI platforms, along with comprehensive compliance with health and safety standards.