MRI Technologist / MRI Tech

Location: New York, NY 10019
Job Type: Travel / Contract [NO BENEFITS]
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5 × 8-hour shifts
Experience Required: 2 years of MRI experience preferred
Specialty: Breast MRI proficiency required; breast MRI biopsy experience preferred

Pay Package

Note: Stipends are estimates and are subject to eligibility and applicable requirements. Actual compensation may vary based on individual circumstances.

November 9 – December 31, 2026

• Total Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,390 (including STIPEND)

January 1 – February 6, 2027

• Total Estimated Weekly Pay: $5,207 (including STIPEND)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a 13-week travel contract in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have strong MRI imaging skills, proficiency in breast MRI procedures, and a commitment to patient safety and diagnostic image quality.

Candidates should be comfortable working independently, following MRI safety protocols, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations according to established protocols and individual patient needs.
• Position patients and MRI coils appropriately to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Explain MRI procedures to patients and provide clear instructions to ensure their comfort and cooperation.
• Review MRI safety questionnaires and screen patients before they enter the scanning room.
• Verify image accuracy, labeling, and technical quality.
• Transmit images promptly to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Complete examination documentation in the IDX Radiology Information System.
• Maintain accurate patient records, examination schedules, and tracking information.
• Ensure MRI equipment and the scanning environment remain clean, safe, and properly maintained.
• Monitor supplies and report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
• Follow MRI safety protocols, including preventing unauthorized ferromagnetic materials from entering the scan room.
• Comply with infection control policies and patient safety standards.
• Assist physicians with imaging procedures as required.
• Maintain current licensure and comply with departmental policies and procedures.

Required Certifications and Licensure

• Valid New York State License (L.R.T.).
• New York State IV Certification.
• ARRT certification with MRI credentials.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Skills and Experience

• Approximately 2 years of MRI experience preferred.
• Proficiency in breast MRI procedures.
• Breast MRI biopsy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRI safety protocols and patient screening procedures.
• Ability to position patients correctly and produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Familiarity with PACS and radiology information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and patient care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.