Location: Rockford, Illinois

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weekday-based rotating day shifts with occasional weekends and on-call/holiday rotation: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5 x 8.5-hour shifts); 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM (4 x 10-hour shifts); 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM (3 x 12-hour shifts). Schedules may vary to meet department needs and include occasional weekend coverage.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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

• Perform MRI procedures and advanced imaging techniques to produce diagnostic-quality images for physician interpretation
• Prepare patients for exams, provide clear instructions, and ease anxiety through compassionate care
• Apply magnetic resonance safety principles to protect patients, staff, and equipment
• Select and operate MRI systems, coils, and physiologic gating devices to meet protocol requirements
• Position and immobilize patients safely and comfortably to best demonstrate the anatomy of interest
• Perform venipuncture, establish and maintain IV access, and prepare/administer contrast media when required
• Evaluate image quality, manipulate and reconstruct digital data, and ensure proper identification before archiving to PACS/RIS
• Assist physicians with interventional MRI procedures and participate in departmental projects and committees
• Initiate basic life support when necessary and provide practical instruction and mentorship to students and partners

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program
• ARRT Radiography registration required
• ARRT MRI registration required
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required
• Experience working as an MRI Technologist (as stated in job requirements)
• Comfortable working flexible schedules including alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations
• Strong patient communication skills and a commitment to safety and aseptic technique

Education

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in MRI operation and image acquisition
• Skilled with PACS and Radiology Information Systems
• Venipuncture and contrast media preparation/administration
• Patient positioning and immobilization best practices
• Image evaluation and digital reconstruction techniques
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and universal precautions
• Ability to assist with interventional procedures and use physiologic gating

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your work-life balance
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract teammates
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Onboarding support and mentorship to help you hit the ground running
• Referral program so you can bring great colleagues along

Travel Perks: Explore Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a charming Midwestern hub with plenty to explore on your days off. Wander the serene Anderson Japanese Gardens, discover fossils and interactive exhibits at the Burpee Museum of Natural History, or bring kids (or your inner kid) to the Discovery Center Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Rock Cut State Park for hiking, fishing, and scenic picnics. Downtown Rockford offers local breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and a growing arts scene including galleries and live performances. For a fun weekend escape, you can plan a day trip to Chicago for big-city museums and dining.

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