Radiation Therapist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-call: No
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends
• Caseload: Varies daily
• Floating: May be asked to cross cover different treatment machines; no floating to sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• SCRQSA certification
• BLS certification

Licensure

• Must hold an active, unencumbered South Carolina Radiation Therapist license or equivalent as required by the specialty.
• Primary source verification required.

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background check within 1 year including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, and others.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
  • Immunizations and titers including Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approximately 2 hours)
• Upload COVID vaccination records if available; if not, complete vaccination declination form
• Must complete radiation exposure attestation prior to start

Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends only

Notes

• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiation Therapist travel contract opportunity.