CT Technologist
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: CT Scan Tech

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Four 10-hour shifts (10:00 AM – 8:30 PM), Tuesday through Friday
• On-call: Yes, on-call rotation with staff
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• Daily caseload varies by shift and location

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Siemens equipment experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (CT) certification

Additional Requirements

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Nights and weekends only, with a one-time parking pass fee

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for certain units (verify if applicable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for pediatric units (not required for adult ER)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required (not required for ER RNs)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred; if declined, a vaccination declination form is required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Background & Documentation

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Employment verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• State-specific searches including Medicaid excluded providers list
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered South Carolina license required

Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• Radiation exposure attestation required prior to start if radiation badge is needed
• Facility emergency response team participation required (hurricane season awareness June-November)

Notes

• Candidates cannot start without their radiation badge; badges may take 5-7 days to process and ship
• Floating and on-call duties are part of the assignment
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees minimum hours with some flexibility

This position is ideal for CT Scan Technologists with trauma and Siemens experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a Level 1 trauma designation.