MRI Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
West Ashley Medical Pavilion

MRI Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations under general supervision following established protocols for physician interpretation.
• Float between two locations: primarily in-house at one site and mobile at another, traveling 1-2 times per week to the mobile site.
• Work schedule options:

  • Monday to Friday, 5 shifts of 8 hours (12:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
  • Alternatively, 4 shifts of 10 hours (10:30 AM – 9:00 PM) or 3 shifts of 12 hours (8:30 AM – 9:00 PM) may be considered.
• Weekend requirement: Saturdays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on a rotating basis, adjusting weekday hours accordingly to maintain a 40-hour workweek.
• No call requirement.

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
  • ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required.

Work Environment & Facility Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Dress code: Teal scrub tops and black pants.
• Parking: No cost.
• Radius rule: 60 miles.
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Physical exam within 90 days prior to start, confirming fitness 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.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer; declination accepted for Mumps and Rubella but not Measles.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination, documented history, or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted).
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days prior to start.
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred; if declined, a vaccination declination form with proper documentation is required.
• Orientation modules must be completed within 5 days of start.
• Photo for badge required prior to start (specific photo requirements apply).
• Additional facility-specific documents and attestations may be required, including radiation exposure attestation.

Additional Notes

• Floating between two locations includes mobile MRI duties.
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; candidates should consider this before accepting new or extension assignments.
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of application and is subject to approval based on unit needs.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with varied schedules and locations, suitable for MRI technologists with solid experience and required certifications looking for travel contract opportunities.