Cardiac X-Ray Technologist
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7 AM - 7:30 PM), holidays as needed
• Orientation: First week may include weekday day shifts for orientation before regular schedule begins
• On-call: Required, approximately 3-4 days per month
• Floating: May float within the same campus buildings; no floating to sister facilities
• Daily Caseload: Varies

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience with O/C-Arm
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• X-Ray Technician experience

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top / Black bottoms
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends (one-time $20 pass)
• Emergency response team participation required (hurricane season June-November)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC license required
• Work History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Radiation Badge: Must be obtained prior to starting patient care; process may take 5-7 days
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable (medication/pharmacology, OR competency if applicable)
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to orientation (approx. 2 hours)
• COVID-19: Vaccination not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years or declination form
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days; annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity or vaccination series or declination required

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates accepted at reduced rate
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers assigned to emergency response teams (Storm Teams) and must be available during hurricane season
• Agency must supply radiation badge and provide monthly or quarterly radiation exposure reports

This position is ideal for X-Ray Technologists with at least 1 year of experience, including O/C-Arm proficiency, who are comfortable working rotating weekend shifts and participating in on-call rotations. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory. Compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements is essential.