MRI Technologist Jobs – 13-Week Travel Contract in Chesapeake, Virginia

Apply now for a hospital-based travel MRI Technologist job in Chesapeake, Virginia, featuring weekend night shifts, advanced GE MRI technology, and a 13-week contract.

Join a hospital imaging team serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This travel radiology opportunity offers a consistent weekend night schedule and the chance to perform advanced diagnostic imaging in Coastal Virginia, with convenient access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, scenic trails, and numerous waterways for outdoor recreation.

MRI Technologist Job Details

• Job Type: Travel MRI Technologist contract
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based MRI department
• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,970
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 8:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m., Friday through Sunday
• Department: Hospital MRI and diagnostic imaging
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Patient Volume: Approximately 2 patients per technologist on nights and 1 patient per technologist on weekends
• Call: Rotational call coverage

MRI Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as an MRI Technologist
• Current ARRT certification
• Current BLS certification
• Valid Virginia or compact license in hand at the time of submission
• Recent experience operating GE MRI equipment required
• Hospital-based MRI imaging experience preferred
• Proficiency with adult acute care and outpatient imaging workflows
• Knowledge of MRI techniques for brain, face and soft-tissue neck, chest, abdomen, breast, cervical, lumbar, and thoracic studies
• Experience with diffusion, gradient echo, perfusion, image post-processing, and multiplanar reconstruction
• Ability to work independently on overnight weekend shifts and participate in rotational call
• Successful completion of required credentialing, licensing, background, and health-screening requirements

MRI Technologist Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Prepare patients, verify orders, obtain relevant clinical history, and provide clear procedure instructions
• Operate GE MRI equipment safely and efficiently while following established imaging protocols
• Complete a broad range of diagnostic imaging studies, including brain, spine, abdomen, breast, chest, and soft-tissue imaging
• Apply appropriate MRI techniques such as diffusion, gradient echo, perfusion, and image post-processing
• Maintain patient safety by screening for contraindications and following MRI safety and isolation precautions
• Review images for diagnostic quality and repeat or modify sequences when clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, providers, and other members of the medical imaging team
• Document examinations accurately in the electronic medical record and imaging systems
• Provide rotational call coverage and support efficient weekend MRI department operations

Apply now for this travel MRI Technologist opportunity and join a hospital imaging team in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.