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

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Mobile MRI Tech)
• Shift: Monday to Thursday, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Daily caseload varies
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope of practice may be required
• Holidays worked if they fall on scheduled shift

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• Required certifications/licenses:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • MR certification: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT

Facility & Work Environment

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top, black bottom
• Parking: Paid only for nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Emergency response team participation required (hurricane season June-November)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Background check within 1 year including:

  • SSN trace, national and state criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams required as applicable
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire) due before start
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31) with documentation uploaded before deadline

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All required documents and modules must be completed prior to orientation start; failure to complete may result in being sent home
• Travelers must upload COVID vaccination records if available; COVID vaccine not required but highly preferred
• Emergency response team participation required; travelers should consider hurricane season impact

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