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Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
No weekends or on-call required

Job Description

Position is for a brand new unit opening on 4/13/26
Manager will provide more details during the phone screen

Required Certifications & Licenses

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, RQI acceptable
ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)
ARRT MR (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Magnetic Resonance)

Required Qualifications

MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
Current BLS certification
ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification

Orientation & Training

Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment
Pre-assignment testing including medication and arrhythmia exams (if applicable)
Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
Badge photo required prior to start

Additional Requirements

Driver’s license or state ID required for computer access and on-duty identification
Annual competency exams and training (Core Parts I, II, III) including OSHA and patient safety
Medication and pharmacology competency exams if dispensing medication
Various certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
Compliance with background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches

Experience

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Minimum years of experience: At least 1 year of MRI Technologist experience, including recent experience within the last year
No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Notes

This is a travel/contract position in a new unit opening soon
No weekend or call responsibilities
Extensive compliance and credentialing requirements must be met prior to start
Facility is latex-free environment

This summary includes key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and MRI technologists considering this travel contract opportunity.

Facility

Palmetto Health Richland

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Short Term Acute Care
700 beds

ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DriveColumbia, SC 29203

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel MRI Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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