MRI Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Work Setting: Inpatient, Emergency Room (ER), and Outpatient
• Shift: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM (4 days of 10 hours each)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to other buildings on campus
• Daily caseload: Varies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist within the last year
• Certification/Licensure:

  • ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Experience with Siemens MRI equipment required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or documented history with chest x-ray as applicable
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption; documentation must be uploaded by deadline
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) must be completed prior to start; access provided after clearance
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform used for document uploads and training
• Passport-style badge photo required by Wednesday before start date
• Parking: Free nights and weekends; $20 one-time parking pass fee for other times
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• All licensure and certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date

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