MRI Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 8 PM to 6:30 AM
• Holidays: Required to work if they fall on scheduled shift
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Daily caseload: Varies
• Overtime: Available
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

• MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Siemens MRI experience required
• Certifications/Licenses:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
  • ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top, black bottom
• Parking: Nights and weekends only, one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Hurricane season (June-November): May require participation in emergency response teams

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • National and state criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts preferred)
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions (must be completed before orientation)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test: N95 mask fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
• TB test: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Additional Notes

• MRI Techs are NOT required to have a South Carolina Radiology license
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers must comply with all facility-specific policies and complete required modules before starting
• Emergency response participation may be required during hurricane season

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