Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day). 5x8 schedule, no weekends. Guaranteed 72 hours per 2 weeks; traveler may be called off for one 8-hour shift every 2 weeks. Some occasional evening variations may occur depending on department needs.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate MRI, CT, and X-ray equipment safely and efficiently, delivering high-quality diagnostic images
• Perform advanced MRI protocols (MR Pulmonary, MR Angio, T1-weighted sequences, spine imaging and more)
• Prepare and administer contrast media when required and monitor patients appropriately
• Start peripheral IVs as needed and maintain strict radiation safety and isolation precautions
• Accurately document exams and patient information in Epic
• Collaborate with ER and outpatient teams to prioritize and manage urgent imaging needs
• Float within scope to assist with X-ray coverage when the department needs backup
• Maintain equipment awareness (Siemens MRI, Phillips X-ray) and report any issues to leadership

Qualifications

• Required certifications: ARMRIT and/or ARRT MR and ARRT R (MRI, CT and X-ray certifications required to qualify for an offer)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ARRT CT is preferred but not strictly required
• 0 years experience accepted — first-time travelers encouraged to apply
• Must be able to float to X-ray duties when needed and work in ER/outpatient settings
• Locals not accepted — candidate permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• Pending license not accepted; active, valid credentials required prior to start

Education

• Certification in MRI/CT/X-ray (ARRT MR, ARRT R, ARMRIT required; ARRT CT preferred)
• BLS certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with MRI imaging and protocols, including Siemens 1.5T systems
• CT and X-ray imaging knowledge and hands-on experience
• Contrast media preparation and administration
• Radiation safety practices and PPE/isolation precautions
• Peripheral IV insertion skills
• Familiarity with Epic charting system
• Comfort working with adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in ER and outpatient settings
• Ability to perform specialized imaging (angiography runs, musculoskeletal series, brain and spine protocols)

Benefits

• Employer-provided 1-bedroom housing available for the assignment — move-in window coordinated around your start date
• Facility-arranged rental vehicle for local use during the assignment
• Free on-site parking to make your commute easy
• Work with a supportive team at a Level IV Trauma/critical access hospital — meaningful cases in ER and outpatient settings
• Opportunity to operate Siemens 1.5T MRI and Phillips X-ray equipment — great hands-on learning
• Flexible scheduling options and openness to accommodating block schedules upon request
• A travel-friendly assignment that welcomes first-timers and helps you grow your imaging career
• Professional environment using Epic for charting to keep documentation streamlined

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively city with plenty to explore on your off days. Check out the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, the interactive exhibits at COSI, and the serene Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutique shopping and great dining, or wander through the historic German Village for brick-lined streets and charming cafes. Enjoy riverfront walks along the Scioto Mile, catch a game or event near Ohio State University, and take a weekend escape to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls about an hour southeast. Plenty of craft breweries, markets like North Market, and cultural spots like the Columbus Museum of Art keep your downtime interesting.

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