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Lead MRI Technologist – Hospital Travel Assignment in Suffolk, VA

Apply now for a Lead MRI Technologist job in Suffolk, Virginia. Join an on-site hospital imaging team and perform high-quality MRI procedures while supporting patient safety, clinical quality, and daily technologist operations. This travel MRI technologist assignment offers the opportunity to lead an experienced imaging team in the Hampton Roads region, near Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

MRI Technologist Job Details

• Location: Suffolk, Virginia
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital MRI department
• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through February 8, 2027
• Schedule: Days and evenings; approximately 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $20-$20

Lead MRI Technologist Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a hospital MRI department; 2 years preferred
• Current MRI registry through ARRT or certification through ARMRIT
• Advanced MRI registry or equivalent MRI credential required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• State licensure as required by applicable regulations; state licensure preferred
• Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited program preferred
• Prior supervisory, scheduling, staff development, or lead MRI technologist experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MRI safety, patient monitoring, electronic health records, and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)
• Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, organization, leadership, and customer service skills

MRI Technologist Responsibilities

• Lead the daily activities of MRI technologists and help coordinate department staffing and assignments
• Perform MRI procedures and related imaging techniques to produce diagnostic-quality images for interpretation by licensed providers
• Adjust MRI imaging protocols in collaboration with radiologists and other physicians
• Monitor patient condition and safety throughout examinations, communicating concerns promptly to the appropriate medical professionals
• Promote MRI safety practices and provide attentive, compassionate patient care
• Support onboarding, orientation, in-service education, and ongoing professional development for MRI technologists
• Demonstrate professional leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills
• Assist with staff performance evaluations and provide feedback in accordance with department procedures
• Maintain effective workflow during changing workloads and complete assignments within appropriate time frames
• Collaborate with the hospital imaging team to support excellent patient experiences and efficient MRI department operations

About Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk offers a welcoming coastal community in the Hampton Roads region, with convenient access to waterfront recreation, parks, and nearby Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Explore this Virginia healthcare opportunity while advancing your travel MRI technologist career.

Apply now to join the hospital imaging team as a Lead MRI Technologist in Suffolk, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.