Interventional Radiology Technologist
Spartanburg, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (08:00 AM - 04:30 PM)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Shifts: Required
• On-Call: Yes, on-call required
• Local Radius Rule: No locals accepted within 75 miles
• State License: Pending state license accepted but must be obtained prior to starting
• Attendance Policy: More than two missed shifts without reasonable explanation during the 13-week contract may lead to contract review and possible cancellation

Required Certifications

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) - Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for NICU RNs and RRTs, preferred for Mother Baby/Postpartum
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Preferred for ER
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Preferred for Mother-Baby/Postpartum
• STABLE - Preferred for NICU RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required for MS/Tele, ICU, and ER
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Preferred for ER
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement - Required for all candidates
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing - Required for RNs (not required for Allied, CNA, LVN/LPN, or Home Health RNs)
• State License Verification - Primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification - Required for all RNs

Required Competencies and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - Required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Competency Exam - Required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Color Blind Testing Online - Required if working in Lab roles (MLT/MLS, Histology Tech, Microbiology Tech)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - Required for RNs; includes Cardiac Arrhythmia and Dosage Calculation tests with two chances to pass
• Moderate Sedation Test - Required for OR, ICU, and Endo; may be required for other units

Licensure and Certification Verification

• National certification and state license requirements vary by role (e.g., ARRT for IR Tech, NBSTSA for CST, ASCP for MLT, NBCOT for OT, NBRC for RRT, etc.)
• Specific facility requirements for certification verification apply, especially for CSTs at Mary Black facility

Background Checks and Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• South Carolina statewide search required regardless of residence/work history
• Education verification required for all candidates; highest level of education must be verified (associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate)
• High School Diploma/GED verification required for CNAs/LVNs and allied candidates with only certificates
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• TB Test or Chest X-Ray: Negative result within 3 months of start (Qgold or Tspot preferred)
• Vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or approved exemption
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination (seasonal requirement Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID-19: Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form
• Drug Testing: Within 60 days of start; 10 panel + Oxycodone + Marijuana
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required within 1 year if respirator use is needed

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot on plain background) required
• Facility-specific orientation and documentation will be provided
• On-call policy form required for new and extending RNs in MS/Tele, LTAC MS/Tele, ICU, and ER units
• Pass/fail exams must be passed by second attempt for RN candidates (arrhythmia, drug calculations, modules)
• Epic system testing and survey required for new starts

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; late requests will not be considered
• Attendance and compliance with facility policies are strictly enforced
• References and employment applications are required as part of the credentialing process

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Interventional Radiology environment with a reputable healthcare system in South Carolina. Candidates must be prepared for weekend and on-call shifts and meet all licensure, certification, and health requirements prior to starting.