Location: Lakewood, CO

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Wednesday, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Day, 12-hour shifts). Holidays required. No weekend shifts.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 exams, including general, stroke and trauma studies, with attention to detail and patient safety
• Prepare patients for scans, explain procedures clearly, and ensure comfort throughout the study
• Start IVs when required and manage contrast administration per protocol
• Operate GE 3T, GE 1.5T and Siemens 1.5T scanners and optimize protocols for diagnostic quality
• Use EPIC and Fuji Synapse PACS for accurate charting, image management and communication with the radiology team
• Collaborate closely with radiologists, technologists and the care team during emergent stroke and trauma cases
• Maintain radiation safety practices and keep accurate documentation of procedures and quality control

Qualifications

• ARRT MR (Certified MRI Technologist) required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years MRI experience preferred
• Comfortable and competent starting IVs
• Experience with EPIC and Fuji Synapse PACS
• Experience with GE 3T, GE 1.5T and Siemens 1.5T scanners
• Must provide traveler radiation badge prior to start
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet a 60-mile radius requirement for credential submission
• Willingness to attend in-state orientation week even if some modules are remote

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technologist or MRI program; Associate degree or equivalent preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of MRI safety and contrast administration
• Familiarity with stroke and trauma imaging protocols
• Proficiency in patient positioning and image optimization
• Comfortable navigating EPIC and PACS workflows like Fuji Synapse
• Good communication skills for working with patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Troubleshooting skills for scanner-related issues and basic QC

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation and support to get you up to speed quickly
• Medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the Rockies
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract clinicians
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• A collaborative team environment where your skills are valued
• Referral bonus program and recognition for great work

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, CO

Lakewood sits right at the edge of the Rockies, so you can swap city life for trail time in minutes. Hike or bike in nearby Mount Falcon and Bear Creek Lake Park, catch a concert at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in nearby Morrison, or explore Denver’s museums, dining and craft breweries just a short drive away. Weekend ski trips to resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge or Arapahoe Basin are totally doable, and local parks and open spaces make it easy to unwind after long shifts.

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