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

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

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Setting: Outpatient OR (Rutledge Tower) with possible work in Main OR if volume is low
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• On-Call: Weekly call rotation, 3-4 days per month
• Floating: May float within the same campus; no floating to sister facilities
• Daily Caseload: Varies
• Start Date: Approximately 2-3 weeks from offer
• Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at a reduced rate
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Experience & Certifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year OR experience required
  • Recent OR and C-arm experience mandatory
  • O-arm experience preferred
  • Trauma experience preferred but not required
• Certifications/Licenses:

  • ARRT (R) certification required
  • South Carolina state license must be active and in hand prior to start
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Radiation badge required (must be supplied by agency; facility does NOT provide)

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top / Black bottoms
• Parking: Paid only for nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass

Important Notes

• Radiation Badge: Required for this role; agency must supply. Candidates cannot start without it.
• State License: SC RN license required; temporary walk-through license option available for eligible candidates.
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time.
• COVID-19: Vaccination not required but highly preferred. Vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded.
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific modules and first-day instructions required before starting.
• Fit Mask: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start required; must be renewed annually.
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks including criminal, employment, and education verifications required.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start required.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B) required or documented declination
  • TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and OR competency exams.
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required before start.

Summary of Key Compliance Documents

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Driver’s license and Social Security card copies
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment history verification (last 3 clinical employers)
• Certifications (BLS, ARRT, others as applicable)
• State license verification and NURSYS verification (for RNs/LPNs)
• Background checks including national and state-specific searches
• Facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgments

This position is ideal for OR X-Ray Technologists with recent OR and C-arm experience who are comfortable working extended weekend shifts in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment. Candidates must be prepared to comply with all licensing, certification, and health requirements prior to start.