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

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina
• Facility: MUSC Health Charleston (Medical University of South Carolina)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: X-Ray Tech at Ashley River Tower
• Shift: 4x10s nights (Tuesday-Thursday, 7 PM - 7:30 AM) with holidays as needed. Orientation may occur during dayshift the first week.
• On-call Requirement: Yes, call rotation for weekly call (3-4 days/month).
• Floating Requirement: May float to other buildings on the same campus.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year required; first-timers accepted.
• Certifications Required:

  • ARRT (R)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred Experience: C-arm and O-arm experience; trauma experience preferred but not required.
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency.

Additional Requirements

• State License: South Carolina license must be in hand prior to start.
• Radius Rule: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• RTO Restrictions: All RTO must be included at the time of submission.

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Teaching Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma, Magnet status
• Total Staffed Beds: 865
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Teal Top/Black Bottoms

Required Documentation

• Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start.
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start.
  • COVID-19 vaccination records (highly preferred).
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start and updated for every contract renewal.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required.
• Education Verification: Required, including a copy of diploma or transcripts.

Certifications

• ACLS: Required for specific units (e.g., Adult critical care, Cath Lab).
• BLS: Required for all clinical staff.
• PALS: Required for pediatric units.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER and applicable units.

Compliance and Orientation

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start.
• Fit Testing: Required for all travelers prior to start and retested annually.
• Photo for Badge: A clear, passport-style photo required.

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel/contract position at MUSC Health Charleston.