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Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 11 weeks

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

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

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

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.

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ADDRESS171 Ashley AvenueCharleston, SC 29425

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