MRI Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: MRI Tech

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

Position Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Days, Thursday - Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, Saturday only
• Floating: No floating between service lines or other facilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (MR) certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Approximately 200 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub colors: Black, Teal, or Grey

Important Notes

• During hurricane season (June through November), employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Travelers should consider this before accepting assignments during this period.
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; guaranteed hours are not absolute.
• Local candidates are accepted.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility in the US (I-9 form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background check within 90 days of start, including multiple searches (SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, etc.)
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered South Carolina MRI technologist license (ARRT MR certification required)
• Clinical references (minimum two, including at least one from the unit to be worked)
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Photo for badge (passport-style, solid light background, frontal view)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, confirming ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Certifications

• ARRT (MR) certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, and other certifications are not required for this MRI Tech position but may be relevant for other roles

Additional Information

• No on-call required
• No floating to sister facilities
• Local radius considered up to 60 miles
• Travelers must complete all required facility-specific forms and agreements prior to start
• Modules and orientation must be completed on a computer or laptop, not on a cell phone
• Facility uses Epic for charting and requires compliance with all health and safety protocols

This position is suitable for MRI Technologists with at least 1 year of MRI experience, who hold ARRT (MR) and BLS certifications, and have experience with Siemens Espree MRI equipment. First-time travel healthcare workers are welcome to apply.