Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12 hour shifts)
• Orientation: First week may include day shifts for orientation before night shift schedule begins
• Call: 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

Facility Highlights

• Type: Teaching hospital, Magnet designated, Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass
• Scrub color: Teal top / black bottoms
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Completed I-9 form and attestation of work eligibility in the US
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background check within 1 year including: SSN trace, county searches, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if verification pending
• Primary source license verification showing active, unencumbered status
• Nursys verification for RNs as applicable
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)
• Color blind testing prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation modules and safety manual acknowledgment required before start
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (vaccines or titers with boosters if low/negative)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or declination form
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded before deadline; no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form (not uploaded)
• Sterile Processing Techs only: additional physical assessment form and lab panels (CMP and CBC with differential) required

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge processing may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start floor duties without badge but may orient without it
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers must complete all required modules and documentation prior to orientation or risk being sent home
• Emergency response assignments possible during hurricane season (June-November)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this X-Ray Tech travel contract position.