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

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Float tech role covering multiple buildings within the facility.
• 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 shifts.
• No on-call required.
• Floating within scope of practice is expected.

Required Qualifications

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

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

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 parking for nights and weekends with a one-time $20 parking pass fee.
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required.
• Complete and accurate I-9 form and E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US.
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including national and state criminal checks.
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts may be accepted as placeholders.
• State-specific search for Medicaid excluded providers.
• Nursys verification as applicable.
• Proof of employment history for last 3 clinical employers required.
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial 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 vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series; boosters may be required).
  • 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).
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete facility vaccination declination form.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31).

Competency & Training

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Color blindness testing required prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) before starting orientation.
• Facility-specific first day instructions and OurDay modules must be completed prior to start; failure to complete may result in being sent home.

Additional Notes

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

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and MRI Tech candidates considering this travel contract opportunity.