Travel MRI Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Hospital East

Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: Ohio State University Hospital
Hospital System: Outside In
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Details

• Shifts:

  • 5 to 8-hour shifts
  • Primarily 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
  • Rotating every 3rd weekend on 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Call:

  • Rotating overnight call during the week and on weekends
• Holidays:

  • Rotating holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is MRI coverage, focusing on STAT or urgent cases
• Assist CT department when no MRI exams are scheduled
• Expected to handle 35-40 cases per day across 3 rooms
• Work setting includes outpatient, inpatient, ER, Level 1 Trauma, and teaching hospital environments

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience with Siemens MRI equipment preferred
• Experience with inpatient care
• General skills: IV starts, EKGs, PACS, contrast administration
• MRI procedures: Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal, Diffusion (Non-Brain), Gradient Echo Imaging, Image Post-Processing, Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP), Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR), Perfusion, Spin Echo Images, Surface Coils, T1-Weighted Images, T2-Weighted Images
• Documentation system: EPIC preferred

Certifications & Licenses

• AART (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - may be renewed onsite
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for ER and related units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, OB units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - facility-specific requirements
• State License (Ohio) verification required within 30 days of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start for RNs
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• Background check and fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 3 months of start
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training Certificate (annual)
• Physical exam and immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • Tdap
  • TB test or questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination recommended but not required

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to provide proof of fingerprinting completion (in-state or out-of-state)
• Must complete various competency exams and documentation prior to or shortly after start
• Must comply with Ohio State University Hospital dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Must complete background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if applicable
• References: 2 professional references required, at least one from a manager or supervisor
• Education accreditation verification required for nurses
• Transcript/diploma required for Respiratory Therapists

Work Environment

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with diverse patient population
• Exposure to inpatient, outpatient, ER, and trauma cases

This position is ideal for MRI technologists with strong Siemens equipment experience who are comfortable working varied shifts, including call and weekends, in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital setting.