Negotiating a new contract every 3 months sounds very stressful. While i could make a bit more as travel tech, i don't think it would be worth the effort. This interview was very insightful!
Thanks for the update on what's going on. I did travel years ago, and I'm thinking about doing it again since it's gotten a little better with the pay. I like where I work, but I'm getting bored.
I’m working on my second assignment and I’m wondering where to find the list of “blacklist” locations. I’m part of a few facebook groups but haven’t seen anything like this
I switched to being a 1099. I don't work with typical agencies any more. I have my own insurance and everything. Usually use Airbnbs although pricey. Plus I have a dog.
I wanna go to school for MRI and eventually travel. But I’m nervous once i finish school, and get a year or so under my belt, all these traveling jobs will be gone or way less $$. Any advice on this?
Ive been an MRI tech for about 5 years now. I started looking up these kinds of jobs when i was in school. So 7 years ago. The pay has always been very good for travel jobs. It might come down a little but its not going anywhere
You would be surprised because not a lot of people are going back to school or even finishing up their GEDs. There always be a need for travel nursing or MRI techs because the courses are very intensive and very hard to study. Keep looking my man and enjoy the ride!
really informative episode. are there any traveling techs that do international? maybe only with 1 vendor to keep the variance lower? perhaps local certifications are an issue?
I read about someone who does international rad tech on Reddit. They were in Canada and then did all of the paperwork to work in New Zealand. If they accept you and after working there, you decide you want to work in Australia, Australia uses the same information from New Zealand and that helps you get in there. Every country has different requirements though. So in the UK for example, you have to be versed in XRay as well as MRI or CT as a requirement to work in the UK. If you Google MRTB NZ you can find the New Zealand website for requirements to work there. You have to have at least 3 years experience in your home country then send lots and lots of documents that are notorized to them. Then you have to take a test and pass it before they can accept you. Something to look into. I’m looking into it myself
That's a good question. If you are hired as one modality, I would be careful switching or covering another modality. If the facility needs another area covered they can consider hiring another Tech. If it is for a multi-modality, there should be an increased rate already in the contract. Talk with your recruiter and shop around a bit. If you have a good recruiter, they will be giving you the max salary they can. You can always ask for a higher rate no matter what the circumstance. Hope this helps.
One of the perks of Traveling is the aspect of controlling when and where you work. If you only want to accept Op gigs your agency can usually work that out for you.
Yes, absolutely. The need for technologist is outstanding. Travelling has become a little more competitive for some highly sought out locations but still not enough techs to fill all the open positions out there.
Hi Timothy. Places will train you if they want you. I only knew Siemens when I started. I interviewed at a place that only had Philips, but they wanted me there. I was trained full time for a week and had backup available by phone after that. It was a intense learning week, but I was able to get it. GE training was a full time partial week training and I was able to get through it, but a bit slower. I would say try to be open to things that you don't know. Just be honest in the interview and let them decide. There will be new ways to do things no matter where you go.
@@johnnymunster7474 do you feel these travel employers want a year experience at a hospital? I have 6 months at a busy hospital and was looking to take a job at outpatiemt facility until i have my one year but some are saying oh no they want a year of hospital experience
@@timothyberlinski2299 I have seen it a general requirement for either recruitment companies or hospital contracts to have a certain amount of hospital experience. Some will be more specific and require ICU, pediatric, or trauma 1 experience. I would be surprised if you couldn't find a recruiter to submit you to a out patient facility with your experience. You might have to make a few phone calls, but the market is in your favor now! Good luck! 🙂
@@johnnymunster7474 i think ill stick with my hospital for now. I work with er, icu, trauma, inpatients but also outpatiemts so all around good on resume
@@timothyberlinski2299 depending on your specific experience, I'd still say you should have 1 or 2 full time years. Depends on how desperate a client is. Always be upfront and honest with them as to what you know and don't know.
Still an employee market. About to start my 1st travel assignment...I'm excited! 👍
How did it go ?
@@bluescripts100 I'm on my 4th travel assignment. Going great!
Did you have at least a year experience when starting?
@@tycox14 Yes, over 20 yrs actually.
@@J-Rod73 thank you for the response! Any tips for someone nearing the end of their mri program and looking to get into travel work?
I remember working with Johnny in San Francisco in a travel assignment. Great person!
Ayeeee I am have way through my first travel MRI assignment.
How do you like it?
The new Phiips MR systems ARE nice. Working on one now at my new travel assignment 👌
Negotiating a new contract every 3 months sounds very stressful. While i could make a bit more as travel tech, i don't think it would be worth the effort. This interview was very insightful!
This was great. This just reassured this is the career for me
Second time I've watched this video, outstanding information...
This is so educational
Thanks for the update on what's going on. I did travel years ago, and I'm thinking about doing it again since it's gotten a little better with the pay. I like where I work, but I'm getting bored.
You know traveling can be a great cure for boredom!
What was the pay when you left traveling?
How much training do you get for a travel position? MRI is very complicated. Not only brand new protocols but entirely different software/machine.
I’m working on my second assignment and I’m wondering where to find the list of “blacklist” locations. I’m part of a few facebook groups but haven’t seen anything like this
Informative episode 💪🏾
I switched to being a 1099. I don't work with typical agencies any more. I have my own insurance and everything. Usually use Airbnbs although pricey. Plus I have a dog.
I wanna go to school for MRI and eventually travel. But I’m nervous once i finish school, and get a year or so under my belt, all these traveling jobs will be gone or way less $$. Any advice on this?
Ive been an MRI tech for about 5 years now. I started looking up these kinds of jobs when i was in school. So 7 years ago. The pay has always been very good for travel jobs. It might come down a little but its not going anywhere
You would be surprised because not a lot of people are going back to school or even finishing up their GEDs. There always be a need for travel nursing or MRI techs because the courses are very intensive and very hard to study. Keep looking my man and enjoy the ride!
really informative episode. are there any traveling techs that do international? maybe only with 1 vendor to keep the variance lower? perhaps local certifications are an issue?
I read about someone who does international rad tech on Reddit. They were in Canada and then did all of the paperwork to work in New Zealand. If they accept you and after working there, you decide you want to work in Australia, Australia uses the same information from New Zealand and that helps you get in there. Every country has different requirements though. So in the UK for example, you have to be versed in XRay as well as MRI or CT as a requirement to work in the UK.
If you Google MRTB NZ you can find the New Zealand website for requirements to work there. You have to have at least 3 years experience in your home country then send lots and lots of documents that are notorized to them. Then you have to take a test and pass it before they can accept you. Something to look into. I’m looking into it myself
Can you ask for more money as a multimodality travel tech (X-ray, CT, MRI)?
That's a good question. If you are hired as one modality, I would be careful switching or covering another modality. If the facility needs another area covered they can consider hiring another Tech. If it is for a multi-modality, there should be an increased rate already in the contract. Talk with your recruiter and shop around a bit. If you have a good recruiter, they will be giving you the max salary they can. You can always ask for a higher rate no matter what the circumstance. Hope this helps.
Hey guys, love the interview was just wondering if you are traveler can you just pick going to outpatient centers only?
One of the perks of Traveling is the aspect of controlling when and where you work. If you only want to accept Op gigs your agency can usually work that out for you.
Awesome show nice guys
What would be a good range of main hourly pay for travel assignments?
You guys are amazing!
What’s the average length of a contract?
Hi Devan. Average length is 13 weeks.
Any advice? Finished high school , never went to college what program is recommended for MRI tech ?
Great information, thank you! Would you say the getting is still good for travel MRI?
Yes, absolutely. The need for technologist is outstanding. Travelling has become a little more competitive for some highly sought out locations but still not enough techs to fill all the open positions out there.
@@Zone3Podcast Cool deal. Thanks for the video! 👌
Great Talk once again!. Just fyi Hitachi is now Fuji.
Thanks Charlie!
Hi! What are some suggestions for travel companies in addition to AMN?
What if you do a travel and you never worked on the equipment, do they train or does everybody expect you to know?
Hi Timothy. Places will train you if they want you. I only knew Siemens when I started. I interviewed at a place that only had Philips, but they wanted me there. I was trained full time for a week and had backup available by phone after that. It was a intense learning week, but I was able to get it. GE training was a full time partial week training and I was able to get through it, but a bit slower. I would say try to be open to things that you don't know. Just be honest in the interview and let them decide. There will be new ways to do things no matter where you go.
@@johnnymunster7474 do you feel these travel employers want a year experience at a hospital? I have 6 months at a busy hospital and was looking to take a job at outpatiemt facility until i have my one year but some are saying oh no they want a year of hospital experience
@@timothyberlinski2299 I have seen it a general requirement for either recruitment companies or hospital contracts to have a certain amount of hospital experience. Some will be more specific and require ICU, pediatric, or trauma 1 experience. I would be surprised if you couldn't find a recruiter to submit you to a out patient facility with your experience. You might have to make a few phone calls, but the market is in your favor now! Good luck! 🙂
@@johnnymunster7474 i think ill stick with my hospital for now. I work with er, icu, trauma, inpatients but also outpatiemts so all around good on resume
@@timothyberlinski2299 depending on your specific experience, I'd still say you should have 1 or 2 full time years. Depends on how desperate a client is. Always be upfront and honest with them as to what you know and don't know.
What is his email addy?
I got a 6x12 cargo trailer and I'm alone.
Good topic but this video is too long.