MRI Technologist
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Details

• Shift: Evening, Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
• On-Call: Yes, rotation among staff; weekdays 6:00 PM – 5:30 AM, weekends from Saturday 5:30 AM to Monday 5:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Possible if on call
• Floating: No floating between units or sister facilities required
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as an MRI Technologist
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, valid beyond 30 days from start
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required
• Experience with Philips MRI equipment
• Must hold an active, unencumbered license appropriate for MRI Tech; South Carolina Radiology license not required

Facility & Work Environment

• Level III Trauma Center
• 286 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Dress code: Black pants and teal top
• Free parking available
• Local radius for commuting: 60 miles
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, and South Carolina Medicaid excluded providers search
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment Application/Resume: Required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; low titers require boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and annual questionnaire required
• Drug Screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation must be uploaded by deadline
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via RespSafety questionnaire

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of online modules (approx. 4-6 hours) prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire; must be submitted by Wednesday before start week
• Job Description: Must be signed prior to start
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and color blindness testing
• Radiation Badge: Not required for MRI Techs
• Driver’s License and Social Security Card: Copies required for credentialing
• E-Verify: Attestation confirming work eligibility and completed I-9 form required

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during this period if this is a concern
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed

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