Travel Contract

MRI Tech
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

$2,314-2,858/week
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MRI Tech

Job Overview

  • Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Day, 4x10 hours
  • Hours per week: 40

Required Qualifications

  • MRI Technologist with 2 years of experience
  • MRI Technologist experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ARRT (MR)
  • Experience working with Adult patients
  • Experience working with Geriatric patients
  • Experience working with Pediatric patients
  • Experience working with Adolescent patients
  • Experience working with Infant patients
  • Experience working with Neonate patients
  • Experience in an Acute Care setting
  • Experience in an Outpatient setting
  • Experience with Epic

Scheduling Notes

  • Shift days are Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  • All requested time off and special scheduling requests must be submitted with the application and are only accommodated if approved at booking
  • Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
  • Local candidates are accepted within the stated radius rule
  • Floating is required to other qualified and trained units/campuses based on census

Clinical Experience / Skills

  • Adult acute care and outpatient MRI experience across all age groups, from neonate through older adult
  • MRI imaging of chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, musculoskeletal trauma, and spine, with and without contrast
  • Contrast media preparation and administration
  • Peripheral IV starts
  • Isolation precautions

Charting / Systems

  • 1 year of Epic experience required

Compliance / Pre-Start Items

  • Driver’s license or state ID required for computer access and must be carried while on duty
  • E-Verify or attestation required
  • Background check required
  • Federal exclusion and sanctions checks required
  • OFAC sanctions list search required
  • Education verification required
  • Orientation safety/HIPAA acknowledgment required
  • Physical exam required within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask / respirator fit testing required onsite during orientation
  • TB screening required
  • Drug screening required within 1 year of start and updated annually
  • Flu vaccine documentation or approved exemption required
  • Employment application must include 7-year work history
  • Badge photo required
  • Online orientation modules and pre-assignment testing are required before start

Facility

Palmetto Health Richland

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 700 beds
ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DriveColumbia, SC 29203
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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel MRI Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
  • Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
  • Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
  • Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
  • Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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