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

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (4x10 hour shifts)
• Daily caseload: Varies
• Holidays: Required to work if they fall on scheduled shift
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• Certification/Licensure:

  • ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Experience with Siemens MRI equipment required
• Must have a valid South Carolina license or be eligible for temporary licensure process (walk-through) if applicable

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top, black bottom
• Parking: Paid only nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7 years of history, criminal, sex offender, and national registries
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine test within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • 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
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules and OurDay platform training required before start
• Passport-style badge photo required prior to start
• Travelers assigned to emergency response teams (Storm Teams) during hurricane season (June-November)
• 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

Additional Notes

• Floating within scope is expected to meet unit needs
• No radiation badge required for MRI Techs (distinct from other Radiology/Cardiology roles)
• Facility uses a radius rule of 60 miles for travel assignments
• Locals may be accepted at a reduced rate on a case-by-case basis

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