Travel MRI Technologist - $2,929 per week

About the role

Focus Staff is seeking a travel MRI Technologist for a travel job in Rochester, New York. We currently have a client in Rochester, NY looking for a Licensed MRI Technologist who is highly motivated and energetic. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive, and professional environment. This is a 13‑week contract assignment (temporary) with a start date of 11/16/2026. The schedule is 5×8 evening shifts, 40 hours per week. Employment type: Travel / Contract / Temporary. Location: Rochester, NY.

Responsibilities

• Operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross‑sectional images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes.
• Under the direction of the Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services Director, perform related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
• Perform patient studies according to set protocol, including placing specified coils close to the area of interest.
• Operate imaging and other equipment devices to provide quality diagnostic services, including keying commands to specify scan sequences into the computer, adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on the camera keyboard to photograph images.
• Interview patients to explain MRI procedures, address concerns, and exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure patient and staff safety: explain safety protocols, request removal of hazardous metal objects, alert staff of dangers related to metal around the magnet, and monitor patients via closed‑circuit TV.
• Orient new hires and train MRI Technologists, students, and trainees.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of regular (20+ hours per week) continuous recent experience as an MRI Technologist, fully proficient in all duties of an MRI Technologist II.
• Current license in the required state.
• BLS certification.
• Full proficiency in MRI with knowledge of required protocols for complex MRI procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small‑group situations to customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Ability to learn applications relevant to the position.
• Two years of hospital experience in a clinical area; EP experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Pay

Pay depends on location and experience. The pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.