Travel MRI Technologist
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel MRI Technologist opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina — 13-week acute care hospital contract. ARRT (MR) and BLS required. Apply now!

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Columbia, SC as a Hospital MRI Technologist (MRI Tech). This 13-week travel contract in zip code 29204 offers the chance to work in a modern acute care hospital MRI imaging unit, operating advanced Siemens MRI equipment and providing high-quality diagnostic imaging for a diverse patient population. Ideal for MRI Technologists seeking short-term travel MRI jobs, hospital MRI jobs, and clinical imaging roles in South Carolina.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 - $1,860
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour days (Thursday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital MRI Imaging Unit — hospital MRI job in Columbia, South Carolina
• Position Type: On-site travel MRI technologist
• Charting: Epic (electronic medical record)
• Scrub Colors: Black, Teal, or Grey
• Parking: Free

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of MRI technologist experience required (hospital/acute care preferred)
• Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) — MR certification required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross)
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license (state licensure required)
• Experience with Siemens Espree MRI scanner preferred
• Ability to produce high-quality MRI imaging with minimal supervision and strong attention to image quality and safety
• Familiarity with age-specific imaging criteria (neonates to geriatrics)
• IV start and contrast administration experience preferred
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience documenting imaging studies in Epic or similar EMR systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics, consistent with hospital protocols
• Operate Siemens Espree and related MRI equipment; follow safety and QA procedures
• Prepare and administer contrast media as needed and monitor patients throughout procedures
• Start peripheral IVs when required and ensure patient safety and monitoring during imaging
• Perform image post-processing (ADC mapping, subtraction, MIP, MRP) and produce diagnostic T1/T2 weighted, diffusion, and gradient echo images
• Document procedures, findings, and patient information accurately in Epic and departmental reporting systems
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, state, and hospital standards and infection control policies
• Participate in orientation, complete required pre-start modules, and support departmental needs
• Other duties as assigned by the MRI department manager

Why Join This Team

• Work in a supportive acute care hospital environment with modern MRI technology
• Gain travel MRI experience and expand your hospital imaging portfolio
• Competitive weekly pay for travel MRI technologists
• Live and work in Columbia, SC — enjoy local restaurants, parks, and community activities

Ready to advance your MRI technologist career with a travel assignment? Apply now to join our healthcare team in Columbia, South Carolina. Submit your resume and current ARRT MR credentials, or contact our recruitment team to learn more. Join our team today and take the next step in your hospital MRI career!

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