Radiation Therapist
Sumter, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

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

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• No weekends
• Floating required: Agency staff must float to other units/campuses within the health system as needed, only to units where qualified and competent.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (Radiation Therapist)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses (Must be current and valid, not expiring within 30 days of start)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only; required for Radiology and other specified units
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA, RQI, or ARC only; no online-only cards accepted
• State License – Primary source verification required, no pending actions
• Other certifications may apply depending on specific unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI)
• National Tech Certification – Must be current and valid for RRT or CRT if applicable

Compliance & Background Requirements

• I9 verification
• Driver’s License or State ID required ASAP for computer access and must be carried on duty
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background Check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including alias and county/state searches for all places lived/worked in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on prior residency and role
• Education Verification: Highest level required, diplomas not accepted as placeholders
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually
• Physical Exam: Physician’s statement within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required (not for remote workers)

Training & Competency Exams

• Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III) annually, including OSHA, patient safety, and ethical care
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam annually for medication-dispensing roles
• Color Blind Testing for ED, Pediatric ER, and MLT/MLS roles
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs in specified units
• Online Orientation Modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-Assignment Testing: Must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
• EKG Practice Test and Study Guide for applicable roles

Additional Requirements

• Badge photo with specific guidelines (passport style, plain background, no obstructions)
• Floating Policy acknowledgment required
• Contractor Acknowledgment form required within 24 hours of contract signing
• HIPAA and OSHA training acknowledgment
• Some units may require additional certifications such as Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Notes

• Prisma Health is a latex-free environment
• Respirator Fit Test (N95) completed onsite during orientation
• Candidates must have stable internet and computer access for online testing (no tablets or phones)
• Candidates must be prepared for time-sensitive testing and orientation requirements
• Returning candidates may have some documentation grandfathered if returning to the same facility and role within 30 days

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekends and requires flexibility to float within the health system. Compliance with extensive credentialing, background checks, and training is mandatory.