Travel Radiology Tech MRI Tech Job

Healthforce; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay

13-week assignment

12-hour shifts

Support from Healthforce Healthcare

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an MRI Technologist for a travel assignment in the Boston area. The 13-week engagement features 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour day shifts Fri–Sun, starting 10/05/2026. The role requires Siemens MRI experience and ARRT MRI certification, with BLS; Massachusetts licensure not required.

The position includes responsibility for protocol optimization, patient safety, and contrast administration, with a focus on high-quality imaging in a hospital imaging department.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of MRI technologist experience in a busy hospital setting.
• Siemens MRI experience required; familiarity with Philips and GE platforms.
• Preferred: 4+ years using Siemens equipment.
• Certifications: BLS; ARRT or ARMIT certification (MRI).
• Licensure: Massachusetts licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• MRI examinations on Siemens systems (2 Siemens units) plus Philips and GE units; ensure high-quality images.
• Position patients, select sequences, adjust protocols per radiologist orders; optimize image quality and safety.
• Conduct MRI safety screenings, monitor patients, manage claustrophobia, screen for contraindications.
• Document and label images in the medical record; communicate findings to radiologists.
• Administer contrast agents as required; monitor for adverse reactions; sanitize equipment between studies.
• Collaborate to uphold workflow, infection control, and radiation-safety policies; report issues.

Skills

MRI proficiency

Patient care

Safety monitoring

Communication

Education

ARRT MRI certification

BLS certification

Tools

Siemens MRI

Philips MRI

GE MRI

Job description

Overview

Radiology Technician – MRI specialty needed for a travel assignment in the Boston, MA area. Start date 10/05/2026 for a 13-week engagement with 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour shifts. Work setting is within a hospital imaging department. The assignment includes a Friday–Sunday schedule, with daily hours roughly 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The posted weekly pay range is $3,170 to $3,356. Local residents within 50 miles of the facility will be offered the local rate, which is $10 less than the posted bill rate.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $3,170–$3,356 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (days 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Friday–Sunday)
• Start date: 10/05/2026
• Work setting: hospital imaging department
• Local rate option: residents within 50 miles qualify for the local rate ($10 less than posted bill rate)

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations on Siemens systems (the department has 2 Siemens units), plus Philips and GE units (GE is outpatient only), ensuring high-quality images and protocol accuracy.
• Position patients, select appropriate MRI sequences, and adjust protocols in accordance with radiologist orders; optimize image quality while maintaining patient safety.
• Conduct MRI safety screenings, monitor patients during scans, manage claustrophobia or anxiety as needed, and screen for contraindications or implants.
• Ensure accurate documentation and labeling of images in the medical record; promptly communicate findings or concerns to radiologists and clinical teams.
• Administer contrast agents when required by the exam and protocol; monitor for adverse reactions and follow established safety procedures; sanitize and maintain equipment between studies.
• Collaborate with the imaging team to uphold workflow efficiency, infection control, and radiation-safety policies; report equipment issues and participate in routine quality checks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of recent MRI technologist experience in a busy hospital setting
• Siemens MRI experience required; familiarity with Philips and GE platforms (GE is outpatient only)
• Preferred: 4+ years using Siemens equipment
• Certifications: BLS; ARRT or ARMIT certification (MRI)
• Licensure: Massachusetts licensure not required
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and a Fri–Sun schedule; excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Weekly pay: $3,170–$3,356 per week
• 13-week assignment length
• 12-hour day shifts with a Fri–Sun schedule
• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare throughout the engagement

Pay disclaimer

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.