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

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

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

Position Details

• Work setting includes Inpatient, Emergency Room, and Outpatient cases.
• Shift: Monday to Thursday, 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM (4 days of 10 hours each).
• No on-call required.
• Floating within scope to other buildings on campus is expected.
• Daily caseload varies.

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level 1 Trauma center.
• Total staffed beds: 865.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Parking: Paid parking at night and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass fee.
• Scrub color: Teal top, black bottom.
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams.

Required Qualifications

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted.
  • MR certification: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required.
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts may be accepted as placeholders.
• Background check within 1 year including: SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable.
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps.
• Color blind testing required prior to start.
• Competency exams required as applicable.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative).
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative).
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination).
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form. COVID vaccine records must be uploaded.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption accepted; documentation must be uploaded by deadline.

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) must be completed before starting; failure to complete results in being sent home.
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform access provided after clearance.
• Passport-style badge photo required by Wednesday before start date.
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system.

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles. Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• All required documents and certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start.
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.

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