MRI Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: MRI Technologist

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

Position Details

• Role: MRI Technologist at Rutledge Tower
• Shift: Four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) from 7 AM to 5 PM
• Holiday Work: Required if holidays fall on scheduled shifts
• Overtime: Available
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Daily Caseload: Varies

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Siemens MRI experience required
• Preferred: Level 1 Trauma experience
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
  • MR (ARRT) or ARMRIT certification
• Radiation badge not required for MRI Techs

Facility Highlights

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Required searches include SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Licensure & Certifications

• State license verification required (SC license or compact licensure)
• Primary source verification showing active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
• NURSYS verification for applicable licenses (RNs, LPNs)
• Do not accept certifications expiring within 30 days of start; renewals or scheduled courses required prior to start

Health & Safety

• Initial physical exam and annual updates required
• Fit test for N95 mask (specific models) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination form
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), with medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)

Competency Exams

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exam required; pediatric OR candidates may use regular OR competency exam if no pediatric experience

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All required documents must be submitted and approved prior to start
• Facility uses Epic for charting and requires adherence to their policies and procedures

This position offers a structured schedule with a reputable teaching hospital and requires specific certifications and compliance with detailed health and background documentation. Ideal candidates will have Siemens MRI experience and be comfortable working in a Level 1 Trauma environment.