MRI Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Clements Ferry Pavilion

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

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

Job Description

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations under general supervision following established protocols for physician interpretation.
• Duties include general MRI exams and specialized imaging such as implants, elastography, defecography, breast, and cardiac MRI.
• Potential float between two outpatient clinic locations.
• No call requirement.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour shifts (12:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
• Weekend requirement: Saturdays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on a rotating basis
• Alternative shift options considered: 4x10 hour shifts (10:30 AM – 9:00 PM) or 3x12 hour shifts (8:30 AM – 9:00 PM)
• Total 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MRI experience (higher value used if discrepancies found)
• Certification: ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT required; state license not required
• BLS certification required
• Radiation badge required; must be provided by the agency (facility does not provide)
• Experience with Siemens MRI equipment required; experience with Sectra and Epic preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must provide government-issued photo ID
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Physical exam within 90 days prior to start, confirming good health and ability to work without restrictions
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Required immunizations and documentation:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted for Mumps and Rubella only)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, documented chickenpox history, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Completion of orientation modules within 5 days of start
• Photo for badge required prior to start

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in general MRI exams and specialized imaging techniques (implants, elastography, defecography, breast, cardiac)
• Ability to work with Siemens MRI equipment
• Familiarity with Sectra and Epic systems preferred

Work Environment & Other Information

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top, black pants
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)