Travel MRI Technologist
Minneapolis, MN
Focus Staff
5x8 hrs, Evenings
$2,526/weekOverview
- Start Date12/16/2024
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
Description
Focus Staff is seeking a MRI Technologist who is highly motivated and energetic. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive, and professional environment.
Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)
Shift: 5x8 Evenings
Rewards: (MRI Technologist Benefits)
- Pay depends on location and experience.
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 401K matching
- New licensing reimbursement
- Job staffing in all 50 states
Requirements:
- Have two (2) years of regular (twenty (20) hours or more per week) continuous recent experience as a MRI Technologist and be fully proficient in all the duties required of a MRI Technologist II.
- License in required state.
- BLS
- Must be fully proficient in MRI and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing complex MRI procedures.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Ability to learn applications relevant to the position.
- 2 years of hospital experience in clinical area; EP preferred.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience
If you are seeking a traveling MRI position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals. Whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.
Responsibilities:
- MRI Technologist operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patient`s body for diagnostic purposes.
- Under the direction of the Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services Director, with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
- Performs patient studies according to set protocol including placing specified coil close to area of interest.
- Operates imaging and other equipment devices so that quality diagnostic services are provided, including keying commands to specify scan sequences into computer, adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
- Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures to address patient concerns and exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
- Ensures patient and staff safety, including explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal around magnet, and monitoring patients via closed circuit TV.
- Orients new hires and trains MRI Technologist, students, trainees.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Employer
Focus Staff
1 nurse recommends working with Focus Staff
Pros
Fast, Responsive, and always Actively looking for new jobs.
Cons
Not many jobs available. Especially if you are traveling as a couple
Recommends working with Focus Staff
About Minneapolis, MN
As a Travel MRI Technologist in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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