Job Description
Travel MRI Technician (Waterbury, CT)
Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days per week, 8 hours (40 hours per week)
Pay/Compensation: $65.48 to $67.48 per hour
About the Role
A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking a Travel MRI Technician in Waterbury. You will prepare and position patients and produce high-quality cross-sectional images of the body. This 90-day assignment suits an experienced MRI technologist.
Assignment Details
- Contract assignment, 90 days with possible extension
- Work setting: onsite
- Openings: 1
- Anticipated start: November 8, 2026
Core Responsibilities
- Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters to produce cross-sectional images
- Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling and education related to the exam
- Enter and monitor patient data and transfer images for processing
- Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines
- Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, including image quality, correct markers and patient data
- Confirm equipment is working properly and report problems to the right personnel
- Help keep the department, procedure rooms, storage and dressing areas clean and orderly
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of MRI technologist experience
- Current MRI credentials and any licensure required to practice in Connecticut (confirmed during screening)
- Strong patient positioning and safety screening skills
- Experience submitting images to PACS
- Ability to work a full-time day schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior contract or travel assignment experience
- Experience with a busy hospital MRI department
- Strong references from recent imaging supervisors
- Familiarity with radiation and MRI safety standards
- Excellent patient communication skills
- Flexibility to adapt to a new department quickly
Work Environment
- Busy hospital MRI department
- Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours
- Close teamwork with radiologists, nurses and imaging staff
- Strong focus on patient safety and image quality
- Orientation to department systems and workflows provided
Who Thrives Here
- Experienced MRI technologists who adapt quickly
- Professionals who put patient safety first
- Clear communicators who calm anxious patients
- Detail-focused imaging specialists
- Travelers who enjoy new teams and new cities
- Team players who keep the department running smoothly
Benefits & Pay
- Pay: $65.48 to $67.48 per hour
- 90-day assignment with a consistent day schedule
- Contract employment through The Employee Connect
- Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
- Fast, simple application and interview process
- Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end
Screening Questions
- Do you hold current MRI credentials and any Connecticut licensure required?
- How many years of MRI experience do you have?
- Are you available for a 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule?
How to Apply
Apply today with your current resume. A recruiter from The Employee Connect will review your background, contact qualified candidates quickly, and walk you through next steps, including interviews, onboarding requirements and your start date. Please include your most recent experience, any licenses or certifications, and your availability so we can match you quickly.
