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Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Outpatient MRI Technologist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Charleston, SC, USA
In PersonRotate to other locations as needed for training or staffing.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDiagnostics & Laboratory Professionals

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited school of imaging.
  • At least 1 year of experience with general MRI exams, implants, elastography, and defecography.
  • Must hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration (R).
  • Must hold American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) registration or obtain it within 1 year in the position.
  • South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association licensure is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, either from the American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or from the American Red Cross for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
  • Must be able to rotate to other locations as needed for training or staffing.
  • Must be able to work overtime as required.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Must be able to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with stressful situations.
  • Must be able to perform the job functions while standing continuously, sitting infrequently, walking continuously, climbing ladders or step stools as needed, working indoors continuously, working from elevated areas as needed, and working in confined or cramped spaces infrequently.
  • Must be able to kneel, bend and twist at the waist, squat, pinch, fully use both hands and arms and both legs, reach in all directions, and perform repetitive hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder motions as required.
  • Must possess good finger dexterity and maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted for up to 200 feet, move patients weighing up to approximately 350 pounds with assistance, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to 72 inches unassisted, lower objects up to approximately 50 pounds from 72 inches unassisted, and push or pull objects or patients up to approximately 350 pounds unassisted.
  • Must maintain corrected 20/40 vision, recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, discriminate colors, determine distance and spatial relationships, and have good peripheral vision.
  • Must maintain hearing acuity with correction and be able to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
  • Must be able to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
  • Must be physically qualified by medical personnel to use a respirator, initially and annually.
Responsibilities
  • Perform high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with established protocols and patient populations for physician interpretation.
  • Ensure image quality, patient safety, and efficient workflow while performing MRI examinations.
  • Complete patient screening, exam documentation, and image verification in RIS and PACS to support timely physician interpretation.
  • Maintain standards for image quality, productivity, and patient throughput.
  • Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the imaging process.
  • Follow MRI safety protocols, including zone safety procedures, implant screening, and ferromagnetic safety practices.
  • Use the SHIELD reporting platform to document and escalate events outside normal clinical encounters.
  • Follow departmental policies, modality standards, and organizational compliance requirements.
  • Perform routine equipment quality control checks and assist with troubleshooting and service ticket submission as needed.
  • Support onboarding, training, and education of staff and students.
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and patient, employee, and physician satisfaction.
  • Attend staff meetings, in-services, lunch-and-learns, and quality improvement meetings.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance, communication, and conduct.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

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Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

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