MRI Technologist
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Float tech position rotating between all buildings.
• Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4x10 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:30 PM). Hours may vary based on coverage needs.
• Must work holidays if they fall on scheduled shift.
• No on-call required.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• Certification/Licenses: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted).

Facility Highlights

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

Work Requirements & Policies

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates accepted case-by-case.
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and approved based on unit needs.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required.
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps.
• Proof of 2 clinical references required.
• Last 3 clinical employers must be verified through a third-party vendor (attestation letters accepted only if verification attempts exhausted).
• Background check within 1 year including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and other required searches.
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed.
• Color blindness testing required prior to start.
• Competency exams required as applicable.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required.
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination).
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season; documentation must be uploaded by deadline.
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form.

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules and OurDay platform training required before start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location.
• Passport-style badge photo required prior to start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire).
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Radiation badge is not required for MRI Techs.
• IV certification is not applicable for this role.

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