Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7:30 AM), Friday through Sunday, including holidays as needed
• Orientation: First week may include day shifts for orientation before regular schedule begins
• On-call: Required, approximately 3-4 days per month
• Floating: May float within the same campus buildings; no floating to sister facilities
• Daily caseload: Varies

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of recent Radiology Technician or X-Ray Technician experience
• O/C-Arm experience required
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)

Licensure

• Must hold a valid South Carolina license relevant to the Radiology specialty
• Primary source verification required showing active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
• Temporary/walk-through licenses may be available under certain conditions

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required for all clinical candidates
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS) – verify with recruiter/unit
• Competency exams and color blindness testing required prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams may be required as applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination form)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (August 1 - April 30) or medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts preferred
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Radiation badge ordering process must be initiated prior to start; badge delivery may take 5-7 days
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete may result in being sent home
• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at start date (no certifications expiring within 30 days of start accepted)

Additional Notes

• Facility is a Magnet, Teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital with 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking fee applies only for nights and weekends ($20 one-time pass)
• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; consider this before accepting assignment
• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates accepted at a reduced rate

This position is ideal for X-Ray Technologists with at least 1 year of experience, including O/C-Arm skills, who are comfortable working night shifts and on-call rotations in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment. Compliance with all health, safety, and credentialing requirements is mandatory.