X-Ray Technologist
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

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

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

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10s, 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, with holidays as needed)
• Orientation: First week on day shift for orientation, then regular schedule begins
• Call: Weekly call rotation, 3-4 days per month
• Floating: May float within scope to other buildings on the same campus and sister facilities
• Daily Caseload: Varies

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience
• Certifications/Licenses:

  • ARRT (R) certification required
  • South Carolina Radiologic Technologist license (SCRQSA) required prior to start
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Additional Experience:

  • C-arm and O-arm experience required
  • Trauma experience preferred but not required
• Radiation Badge: Must be supplied by the agency; facility does NOT provide radiation badges
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers: Accepted

Facility Highlights

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

Important Notes

• Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• State License: South Carolina license must be in hand prior to start (no pending licenses accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: June through November; all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Background checks including 7-year history and various federal/state registries
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment history verification (last 3 clinical employers)
• Radiation badge process and monthly/quarterly dosimetry reporting required
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start

Certifications Summary

• ARRT (R)
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (check specifics)
• Other certifications as applicable based on unit assignment

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with facility’s policies on floating and call schedules
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and holidays as needed
• Must complete all required health screenings, immunizations, and documentation prior to start

This position is ideal for X-Ray Technologists with recent OR experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment with opportunities to work with advanced imaging equipment.