Travel MRI Technologist - $2,733 per week

Company: Travel Nurse Across America
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Travel Nurse Across America is seeking a travel MRI Technologist for a travel job in Springfield, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MRI Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelWe are looking for MRI Technologists (MRI Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Springfield, MA. The right MRI Tech should have 1 year of experience. Read below for more requirements.
  
  As an MRI Tech, you will be responsible for the use of magnetic resonance imaging and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. MRI Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing MRI imaging.
  
  Tasks
  
  As an MRI Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
  
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  • Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients providing reassurance and support as required
    
  • Screen patients for MRI safety prior to procedure performance
    
  • Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions
    
  • Position patients for MRI scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff
    
  • Assist radiologist with procedure performance
    
  • Start I.V.s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol
    
  • Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately
    
  • Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration
    
  • Follow safety procedures when working with radiation
    
  • Maintain accurate patient records
    
  • Understand and use the McKesson PACS system
    
    Requirements
    
    Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, AART National certification with registration in magnetic resonance imaging, and state-specific licensing when required.
    
    MRI Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. MRI Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
    Requirements*: ARRT (MR), BLS, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.TNAA Job ID #1124192. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nursing MRI Technologists - MRI Tech RAD - TravelAbout Travel Nurse Across AmericaAt TNAA, we take pride in doing things differently. We place our healthcare travelers on high-paying assignments in exciting locations across the country, but it's our service before, during and after your assignment that sets us apart. Our dedicated, supportive staff understands how stressful preparing for a travel assignment can be, and that's why we put our experience to work for you to remove the headaches and send you smoothly on your way. Across our recruiting, clinical, quality assurance, payroll and housing teams, we promise to go out of our way to offer you an exceptional customer service experience. You may be a temporary employee of the facilities you serve, but when you travel with us, you become a permanent part of the TNAA family! Some of the benefits you receive with TNAA:
    
    • Guaranteed Pay--- Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital.--When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
    • Paid Sick Leave-----Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
    • Travel Reimbursement--- We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
    • Your Way is Paid--- TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
    • Housing--- Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
    • Insurance--- We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at:--www.tnaa.com/benefits
      

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