Job info

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

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day
Shift Hours: Varying start times between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM; end times between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Weekend Requirement: PET/CT scans may be performed on Saturdays if needed (e.g., equipment downtime or backlog)
On-call: Not required
Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Teaching hospital with Magnet status
Level 1 Trauma Center
Total staffed beds: 865
Charting system: Epic
Scrub color: Teal top / Black pants
Parking: Paid parking at nights and weekends only (one-time $20 pass)
Note: During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:
- SSN Trace
- Statewide 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
South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search (for sub vendors)
Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
Facility-specific first day instructions and mandatory orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) must be completed prior to start
Clear, passport-style badge photo with solid light background, business casual or job-appropriate attire, no posing or side views

Initial 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 vaccination within 10 years or declination form completed
Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest X-ray if prior positive test
Annual TB questionnaire completion
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
- Varicella
10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31) with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline; no declinations accepted
COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
Radiation exposure attestation required prior to start

Block scheduling may be accommodated with prior approval but is not guaranteed
Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Facility may call off one shift per two weeks
Radiation badge process can take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start patient care without receiving their badge
Agencies must provide monthly or quarterly radiation exposure reports to the facility
Travelers should be aware of potential emergency response duties during hurricane season

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel assignment.

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ADDRESS171 Ashley AvenueCharleston, SC 29425

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Weather

Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.

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Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.

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Charleston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen-rich environment and potential exposure to tropical diseases.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's popularity.

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