Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Orangeburg, SC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Position Overview

• Perform radiographic procedures requiring strong knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology.
• Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, showing initiative and technical competency.
• Float within scope to cover OR, Orthopedics, Fluoroscopy, Inpatient, Outpatient, and ER.

Schedule

• 4x10 hour shifts, Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• On-call rotation required, including weekends

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • ARRT (R)
  • SCRQSA (R)
  • BLS (American Heart Association preferred)
  • CPR
• Radiation badge required (must be provided by agency; facility does not provide)
• Fluoroscopy and OR experience required

Facility Highlights

• Level III Trauma, Acute Care Hospital
• 286 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Teal top and black bottom
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed I-9 form and E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts preferred as placeholder if needed)
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered South Carolina license/certification
• NURSYS verification for applicable licenses
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines; boosters if low titer)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest X-ray if positive history
• Annual TB questionnaire
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed before start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Additional Notes

• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Radiation badge processing may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start patient care without it
• Travelers must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to orientation
• Modules and orientation typically take 4-6 hours to complete

This position is ideal for Radiology professionals with at least 1 year of experience, who are comfortable working varied shifts with on-call responsibilities and have the required certifications and clearances.