Radiology Technician
Florence, SC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiology Technician Position

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job Summary

• Verify patient identification using two identifiers and confirm correct procedure orders.
• Provide patient care with attention to confidentiality and age-specific needs.
• Explain procedures, duration, expectations, and desired results to patients to reduce anxiety.
• Select and adjust technical factors based on patient body habitus, pathology, and body part.
• Position patients properly and ensure high-quality imaging before forwarding to Radiologists.
• Assist with C-Arm/Fluoroscopy equipment during pain management procedures.
• Maintain focus on equipment and patient safety throughout procedures.
• Complete procedures efficiently based on complexity and patient condition.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in South Carolina.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• ARRT certification.
• Certified Radiology Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certified Biomedical Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or titers with lab results (no declinations accepted) for:

  • MMR (2 immunizations or titer)
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccinations or titer)
  • Varicella (2 immunizations or titer)
• COVID-19 vaccination card (fully vaccinated) recommended but optional.
• Influenza vaccine required September through April (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with timing requirements, or
  • Negative chest X-ray if positive PPD (X-ray within 90 days of start).
• Annual TB questionnaire and annual negative PPD optional if 2-step PPD not done within past year.
• Fit test for respirator use recommended within one year of start.

Professional Documentation Required

• Valid driver’s license or state ID.
• Social Security card.
• Resume or professional profile (submission required).
• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, covering last 7 years and including multiple searches (county, statewide, national, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS trace, education verification).
• Employment verification for the past 5 years.
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).
• Completion of clinical skills checklist prior to start, updated annually.
• Confirmation of assignment form required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Competency with imaging equipment and procedures will be assessed via a skills checklist.
• Emphasis on patient-centered care and technical proficiency with imaging technology.