
Hospital | MRI Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.67
- Weekly
- $2,580
- Yearly (full-time)
- $134,160
- Start date
- November 23, 2026
This job pays about $71.67/hour — 96% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania ($36.56/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 Pennsylvania right now
- 67 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania from 5 agencies, 7 of them in Wilkes Barre.
- Pay in these listings: $24.74 – $84.00/hour, median $67.36/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in Pennsylvania: $36.56/hour ($76,045/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($68.53/hour across 20 jobs).
Job description
Travel MRI Technologist Jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Earn an estimated $2,490–$2,670 per week as a Travel MRI Technologist in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This 13-week hospital assignment offers a consistent evening schedule and the opportunity to use your MRI expertise in a trauma-focused imaging environment.
Join a hospital-based Magnetic Resonance Imaging team in scenic northeastern Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and regional destinations.
MRI Technologist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,490–$2,670
- Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based Magnetic Resonance Imaging department
- Travel Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 23, 2026
- End Date: February 21, 2027
- Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, Tuesday through Friday
- Shift: Evening shift, 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Call: Backup weekend call approximately every 4–5 weekends
- Holidays: Holiday coverage required
Travel MRI Technologist Requirements
- At least 1 year of MRI Technologist experience required; 2 or more years preferred
- ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification required
- Experience working with trauma patients and in a hospital MRI environment
- Strong knowledge of MRI safety procedures, screening protocols, and contrast-related practices
- Ability to work four consecutive evening shifts and participate in scheduled backup call
- Professional state license is not required for this assignment
MRI Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols and safety standards
- Provide diagnostic imaging support for trauma and general hospital patients
- Screen patients for MRI safety risks, implants, contraindications, and relevant medical history
- Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, and promote comfort throughout the scan
- Operate MRI equipment and adjust imaging parameters to obtain diagnostic-quality studies
- Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent patient needs and imaging-related concerns
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow department, infection prevention, and MRI safety practices
- Participate in assigned backup weekend call and holiday coverage
Apply now for this Travel MRI Technologist opportunity in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and join a hospital imaging team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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