
Hospital | MRI Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.14
- Weekly
- $2,345
- Yearly (full-time)
- $121,940
This job pays about $65.14/hour — 70% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois ($38.43/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois right now
- 105 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois from 5 agencies, 14 of them in Rockford.
- Pay in these listings: $39.08 – $116/hour, median $73.38/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in Illinois: $38.43/hour ($79,934/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($81.95/hour across 6 jobs).
Job description
MRI Technologist Travel Jobs – Hospital Contract in Rockford, Illinois
Overview
Apply for an MRI Technologist travel assignment in Rockford, Illinois. Join a hospital-based medical imaging team to perform high-quality MRI procedures, promote patient safety and comfort, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to produce diagnostic images for interpretation. Rockford offers a welcoming blend of riverfront recreation, cultural attractions, and convenient access to northern Illinois.
MRI Technologist Travel Job Details
- Location: Rockford, Illinois
- Contract Type: 13-week hospital travel assignment
- Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 – January 18, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,430
- Schedule: Monday and Friday coverage; the source schedule references two 12-hour shifts, while the listing designation reflects 8-hour shifts. Schedule flexibility may be required based on departmental needs.
- Weekly Hours: Up to 40 hours, with guaranteed hours indicated in the assignment details
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital MRI and diagnostic imaging department
- Position Type: On-site, full-time assignment
MRI Technologist Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited radiography program
- At least 1 year of professional experience working as an MRI Technologist
- ARRT registration in Radiography required
- ARRT registration in MRI required
- Current CPR or BLS certification required
- Strong understanding of MRI safety practices, patient care, and diagnostic imaging procedures
- Ability to work collaboratively with radiology, nursing, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Ability to adapt to changing hospital and departmental needs
MRI Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform MRI procedures and related magnetic resonance imaging techniques according to orders from licensed medical practitioners.
- Prepare, position, and instruct patients while promoting safety, comfort, cooperation, and reduced anxiety.
- Apply MRI safety principles, including appropriate screening, identification, barriers, and established safety protocols.
- Select and operate MRI systems, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and related imaging equipment.
- Select appropriate pulse sequences and adjust data acquisition parameters according to established MRI protocols.
- Perform venipuncture, establish and maintain venous access, and prepare and administer contrast media as appropriate.
- Verify consent and MRI screening documentation before procedures.
- Assist with interventional procedures while maintaining aseptic technique and universal precautions.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and manipulate or reconstruct digital data for physician review.
- Use radiology information systems and PACS to complete records, archive images, and submit studies for interpretation.
- Provide for patients’ physical and psychological needs throughout MRI procedures.
- Initiate basic life support measures when necessary and provide practical instruction to students or team members.
Apply now to join this hospital imaging team as an MRI Technologist on a travel contract in Rockford, Illinois.
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.
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