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

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Work setting: Outpatient Operating Room (OR) with possible shifts in Main OR if needed
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts (Mon, Wed-Fri, 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Call: Weekly call rotation, approximately 3-4 days per month
• Floating: May float within the same campus buildings; no floating to sister facilities
• Daily caseload varies

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of recent Radiology Technologist experience, including OR experience
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• South Carolina state license must be active and in hand prior to start
• Radiation badge must be provided by the agency (facility does not provide)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS) — verify with specific unit requirements

Work Environment & Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top / Black bottoms
• Parking: Paid parking for nights and weekends; one-time parking pass fee applies
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Important Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7 years of history and multiple registries
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts preferred
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Fit testing for N95 masks required within 90 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination or declination
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Color blind testing and competency exams required prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start

Additional Notes

• Agency must supply radiation badge; processing can take 5-7 days before candidate can start floor work
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted at a reduced rate
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All required orientation modules must be completed prior to start; failure to complete may result in being sent home
• COVID vaccination is highly preferred but not required; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated

Summary

This travel contract position for an X-Ray Tech requires at least 1 year of OR experience with C-arm proficiency, ARRT and BLS certifications, and a South Carolina license. The role involves working primarily in an outpatient OR setting with a 4x10 day shift schedule and weekly call rotation. Compliance with extensive health, background, and documentation requirements is mandatory. The agency must provide a radiation badge for the assignment.