Pediatric MRI Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

MRI Tech (Pediatric) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric MRI Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Shift: Night shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Caseload: Inpatient, ER, and Outpatient (varies)
• Floating: May float within other buildings on campus and sister facilities
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

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)
• Required experience: Siemens MRI equipment experience
• Required experience: Pediatric MRI Technologist experience

Licensing

• State license: Not required to have South Carolina Radiology license for MRI Techs
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered license required
• Background checks and verifications required, including education verification and employment history

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam: Initial and annual updates required, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• TB test: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Seasonal flu vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations

Competency & Documentation

• Competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology competency
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed before orientation
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume with no unaccounted gaps

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles from facility; local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June-November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends with a one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Charting system: Epic
• Facility type: Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation

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