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

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Monday to Thursday, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Daily caseload varies
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope of practice may be required
• Holidays worked if they fall on scheduled shift

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Required certifications/licenses:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification
• Siemens MRI experience required

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Paid nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Emergency response team participation required (hurricane season June-November)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Background check covering 7 years of residence/employment, including national and state registries
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Two clinical references required
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed before orientation
• COVID vaccination records highly preferred; if declined, a vaccination declination form must be completed
• Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• Fit test for N95 mask required within 90 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam required, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• No radiation badge required for MRI Techs (unlike other Radiology/Cardiology roles)

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