MRI Technologist
Charleston, SC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4x10 hour shifts (10:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
• Holidays: Required to work if they fall on scheduled shift
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Daily Caseload: Varies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification
• Experience with Siemens MRI systems

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status
• Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Paid parking for nights and weekends; one-time parking pass fee

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and documentation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history with SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment application with complete work history and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions (must be completed before start)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November)
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MRI Tech travel contract opportunity.