Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 01-17-2026

End Date: 07-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 12-hour shifts (exact start/end times vary by facility; schedule is per diem and assigned by site)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 high-quality MRI scans with attention to patient comfort and safety
• Position patients accurately and operate MRI equipment following protocols
• Collaborate with radiologists and the care team to ensure clear diagnostic images
• Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and imaging logs
• Complete required competency exams, specialty skills checklists, and documentation in a timely manner
• Follow all infection control, fit-test, and vaccination requirements to protect patients and staff
• Verify and maintain licensure and certification documentation as required

Qualifications

• Active MRI technologist credentials and license/certificate verification as required
• BLS certification required; DCI/BVP listed as a required certification
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as applicable to the role
• Completion of required immunizations or valid declinations (MMR, Varicella, COVID-19, Influenza, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
• TB testing (PPD/negative chest X-ray) and a minimum 10-panel drug screen
• Willingness to complete Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam
• Availability to begin on 2026-01-17 and be engaged through 2026-07-17 (26-week per diem assignment)
• Preference for candidates able to work a fuller schedule through end of January and first week of February

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in MRI equipment operation and safety protocols
• Strong patient positioning and communication skills
• Familiarity with MRI imaging protocols and artifact reduction techniques
• Ability to follow strict infection control, fit testing, and PPE procedures
• Competent in completing specialty competency exams and maintaining compliance
• Good documentation practices and EMR/image archive handling

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to help you balance life and work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and help with local logistics for contract clinicians
• Supportive team culture that values your skills and growth
• Access to professional development opportunities and competency training
• Comprehensive onboarding and a streamlined compliance process
• Paid time to complete required competencies and skills checklists
• Referral bonus program and recognition for exceptional work

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore Redding’s outdoors between shifts: stroll the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, enjoy riverfront trails and kayaking on the Sacramento River, hike nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park for dramatic landscapes, or relax at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area with its beaches and scenic views. Local dining and coffee shops offer a cozy small-town vibe after a long day in the scanner.

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