MRI Technologist
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mobile MRI Tech)
• Shift: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (4x10 hour shifts)
• Holidays: Work required if they fall on scheduled shift
• Overtime: Available
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Daily caseload: Varies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• Siemens MRI experience required
• Certifications/Licenses:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
  • MR certification: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT
• Radiation badge: Not required for MRI Techs
• State License: South Carolina license not required for MRI Techs
• Background checks: Comprehensive, including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start
• Fit mask test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Physical exam: Initial and annual updates required
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if positive history
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31), medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)
• Color blindness test: Required prior to start
• Competency exams: Required as applicable
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment history: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID vaccination records preferred; if not vaccinated, must complete vaccination declination form
• Radius rule: Must be within 60 miles of facility
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November)

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Paid only for nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Scrub color: Teal top, black bottom

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No radiation badge required for MRI Techs (distinct from other Radiology/Cardiology roles)
• Must complete all required documentation and certifications before start
• Facility approval required for any licensure or background hits
• Flu vaccine deadline: December 5th annually; failure to comply results in leave without pay

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MRI Tech travel contract position.