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 according to established protocols for physician interpretation.
• Duties include general MRI exams, implants, elastography, defecography, breast, and cardiac imaging.
• Potential float between two outpatient clinic locations.
• Shift options:

  • Monday to Friday, 5x8-hour shifts (12:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
  • Consideration for 4x10-hour shifts (10:30 AM – 9:00 PM) or 3x12-hour shifts (8:30 AM – 9:00 PM)
• Weekend requirement: Saturdays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on a rotating basis, maintaining 40 hours per week.
• No call requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MRI experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required; state license not required.
• Radiation badge required; must be provided by the agency (facility does not provide).
• Experience with Siemens MRI equipment required.
• Preferred experience with Sectra and Epic systems.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Physical exam within 90 days prior to start, confirming good health and clearance to work without restrictions.
• Fit test for N95 mask (specific models required) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted).
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days prior to start.
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules within 5 days of start.
• Photo for badge must meet specific requirements and be submitted prior to start.
• Radiation exposure attestation required before start.

Additional Information

• Radius rule: Must live within 60 miles of the facility.
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Facility uses Epic for charting.
• Dress code: Teal scrub tops and black pants.
• Parking is free.
• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August–September).
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off one shift every two weeks.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an MRI Technologist with at least 2 years of MRI experience, required certifications, and specific equipment experience. The role involves working primarily day shifts with some weekend coverage, no call, and potential floating between outpatient clinics. Compliance with extensive health, safety, and documentation requirements is mandatory.