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Columbia, South Carolina

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist - FT, Nights

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.

This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols. Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam.

Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department. Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient. Informs patients and families of delays.

Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.

Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol

Implements emergency procedures, as needed.

Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job. Enters and records all data accurately and promptly.

Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.

Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.

Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students. As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
  • Experience - No experience required.
  • In Lieu Of

Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI; OR ARRT registered in MRI; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification

  • BLS
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proficient computer skills (database)
  • Data entry skills
  • Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

  • 5 Medical Park Rd Richland
  • Facility
  • 1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Key Responsibilities

Operate MRI equipment to produce high-quality images while ensuring patient safety through rigorous screening. Manage patient care, administer contrast materials, and maintain equipment quality control standards.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and certification from ARRT or ARMRIT. BLS certification and proficiency in computer database skills are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

MRI OperationPatient ScreeningContrast Administration

MRI Technology Career Context

Of the 50 active MRI Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,479/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.