Travel Radiology MRI Tech Job
Rochester, NY
Contracted
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative journey as a Travel MRI Technologist in Radiology, specializing in MRI, with opportunities centered in Rochester, New York, and across the United States. This role invites you to harness precision imaging to illuminate patient stories, guiding clinicians toward confident diagnoses while you build a versatile, future‑forward career. Start January 5, 2026, with a contract that unfolds in weeks, offering you the freedom to explore, learn, and extend. Weekly pay ranges from $2,594 to $2,698, reflecting the value you bring to complex imaging environments. While guaranteed hours are not fixed, you will have the opportunity to shape your schedule around the cases, patients, and communities you serve, ensuring balance and professional satisfaction as you travel.
Introduction
In the Radiology MRI field, your expertise is the difference between uncertainty and clarity. You’ll operate state‑of‑the‑art scanners, optimize protocols, and safeguard patient comfort through thoughtful positioning and clear communication. Each patient encounter is an opportunity to apply keen technical skill and compassionate care, turning complex studies into actionable results. Whether you are refining advanced neuro‑imaging techniques or delivering high‑quality musculoskeletal scans, your work contributes directly to accurate diagnoses, timely treatments, and improved patient experiences. Rochester’s dynamic healthcare landscape offers collaboration with diverse teams and access to ongoing education, enabling you to deepen your MRI specialty while expanding your professional horizon. And outside the clinic, New York state reveals a tapestry of beauty—from the scenic Finger Lakes region and vibrant cultural scenes to the serene parks that cradle the Genesee River, inviting you to recharge after meaningful days in the imaging suite.
Location Benefits
Rochester blends a thriving medical ecosystem with a welcoming community vibe. You’ll thrive in a city known for innovation, academic partnerships, and a high standard of patient care. When you’re not in the suite, you can explore the elegance of nearby parks, museums, and historic neighborhoods, or take short getaways to the Finger Lakes for wine country, boating, and panoramic views. The state’s diverse landscapes extend your travel opportunities, including possibilities to work in various locations across the U.S., broadening your professional network and enriching your skill set through exposure to different patient populations, workflows, and scanner footprints. This role prioritizes work‑life balance with flexible scheduling, so you can savor Rochester’s seasonal charm, foodie scenes, festivals, and family‑friendly outings, all while advancing your MRI expertise in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As an MRI Technologist on this traveling assignment, you will be responsible for performing high‑quality magnetic resonance imaging studies, ensuring patient safety and comfort, selecting appropriate coils and sequences, and optimizing protocols to meet ordering physician requirements. You will position patients with care, monitor scanner performance, conduct quality control checks, and collaborate with radiologists to deliver precise, timely results. Your growth trajectory includes exposure to a wide range of scanners and pathologies, enabling you to refine advanced neuro and body MRI techniques, participate in continuing education, and pursue sub‑specialty interests within radiology. The compensation package is designed to reward skill and dedication, including a competitive base pay and a bonus structure aligned with performance and tenure. Housing assistance is provided to ease transition between assignments, along with extension opportunities that recognize your reliability and clinical excellence. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance from our internal travel team, educational resources, and access to a dedicated clinician liaison to help navigate clinical and logistical needs on the road. The combination of flexible scheduling, engaging clinical variety, and a robust support network creates a pathway for sustained growth and professional fulfillment.
Company Values
Our organization is rooted in empowering imaging professionals to advance their careers within a nurturing, inclusive environment. We actively invest in your development through mentorship, access to the latest imaging technologies, and opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives. A culture of safety, collaboration, and open communication guides every interaction, ensuring you feel supported as you navigate new assignments, diverse teams, and evolving clinical demands. We celebrate your contributions and recognize that your expertise not only strengthens patient care but also elevates the entire radiology community. Your professional journey with us is a partnership designed to elevate both your skill set and your sense of purpose.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to shape the future of diagnostic imaging while exploring remarkable places and building lasting professional connections, apply today. This is your chance to join a company that values your clinical excellence, supports your growth, and stands by you as you travel, learn, and lead in MRI technology. Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Rochester and beyond, where your expertise fuels better outcomes for patients and your career thrives in a culture of care.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Introduction
In the Radiology MRI field, your expertise is the difference between uncertainty and clarity. You’ll operate state‑of‑the‑art scanners, optimize protocols, and safeguard patient comfort through thoughtful positioning and clear communication. Each patient encounter is an opportunity to apply keen technical skill and compassionate care, turning complex studies into actionable results. Whether you are refining advanced neuro‑imaging techniques or delivering high‑quality musculoskeletal scans, your work contributes directly to accurate diagnoses, timely treatments, and improved patient experiences. Rochester’s dynamic healthcare landscape offers collaboration with diverse teams and access to ongoing education, enabling you to deepen your MRI specialty while expanding your professional horizon. And outside the clinic, New York state reveals a tapestry of beauty—from the scenic Finger Lakes region and vibrant cultural scenes to the serene parks that cradle the Genesee River, inviting you to recharge after meaningful days in the imaging suite.
Location Benefits
Rochester blends a thriving medical ecosystem with a welcoming community vibe. You’ll thrive in a city known for innovation, academic partnerships, and a high standard of patient care. When you’re not in the suite, you can explore the elegance of nearby parks, museums, and historic neighborhoods, or take short getaways to the Finger Lakes for wine country, boating, and panoramic views. The state’s diverse landscapes extend your travel opportunities, including possibilities to work in various locations across the U.S., broadening your professional network and enriching your skill set through exposure to different patient populations, workflows, and scanner footprints. This role prioritizes work‑life balance with flexible scheduling, so you can savor Rochester’s seasonal charm, foodie scenes, festivals, and family‑friendly outings, all while advancing your MRI expertise in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As an MRI Technologist on this traveling assignment, you will be responsible for performing high‑quality magnetic resonance imaging studies, ensuring patient safety and comfort, selecting appropriate coils and sequences, and optimizing protocols to meet ordering physician requirements. You will position patients with care, monitor scanner performance, conduct quality control checks, and collaborate with radiologists to deliver precise, timely results. Your growth trajectory includes exposure to a wide range of scanners and pathologies, enabling you to refine advanced neuro and body MRI techniques, participate in continuing education, and pursue sub‑specialty interests within radiology. The compensation package is designed to reward skill and dedication, including a competitive base pay and a bonus structure aligned with performance and tenure. Housing assistance is provided to ease transition between assignments, along with extension opportunities that recognize your reliability and clinical excellence. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance from our internal travel team, educational resources, and access to a dedicated clinician liaison to help navigate clinical and logistical needs on the road. The combination of flexible scheduling, engaging clinical variety, and a robust support network creates a pathway for sustained growth and professional fulfillment.
Company Values
Our organization is rooted in empowering imaging professionals to advance their careers within a nurturing, inclusive environment. We actively invest in your development through mentorship, access to the latest imaging technologies, and opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives. A culture of safety, collaboration, and open communication guides every interaction, ensuring you feel supported as you navigate new assignments, diverse teams, and evolving clinical demands. We celebrate your contributions and recognize that your expertise not only strengthens patient care but also elevates the entire radiology community. Your professional journey with us is a partnership designed to elevate both your skill set and your sense of purpose.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to shape the future of diagnostic imaging while exploring remarkable places and building lasting professional connections, apply today. This is your chance to join a company that values your clinical excellence, supports your growth, and stands by you as you travel, learn, and lead in MRI technology. Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Rochester and beyond, where your expertise fuels better outcomes for patients and your career thrives in a culture of care.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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