Interventional Radiology Technologist
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (IR Tech)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology (IR Tech)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5x8s)
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 4 cases per tech
• On-call: Yes, rotation between two other techs
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Floating: No floating between units or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (R) certification

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Tertiary Hospital
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs: OR scrubs provided by facility
• Parking: Free
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals not accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June - November)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually as applicable
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if low titer
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted (no declinations)
  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing travelers
• Radiation Badge: Required for OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Radiology travelers; not required for MRI, Mammography, or Ultrasound Techs

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 4 hours for Florence campus
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Must sign assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Employee Info: Must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling requests require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Facility may call off shifts but guarantees hours with some flexibility
• Travelers should be prepared for potential emergency assignments during hurricane season

This position is ideal for an Interventional Radiology Tech with at least 1 year of IR experience, appropriate certifications, and readiness to work a standard weekday schedule with some weekend rotation in a tertiary hospital setting.