Interventional Radiology Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology - Columbia, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Weekly Hours: 40 hours plus on-call coverage

Work Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• Varied 8-hour shifts starting between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Weeknight and weekend call coverage is required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but expect to meet or exceed typical experience for specialty roles (default to higher if conflicting info arises)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only; must be current and valid at start
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA, RQI, or ARC only; no online-only cards accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for pediatric units and ER; AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for NICU, Pediatrics, and some RRT roles; AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER travelers
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): AWHONN required as applicable
• Tech Certification (National): Must be current and valid; RRT or CRT accepted for respiratory roles
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required annually for ICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, Telemetry, Stepdown, ER, Pediatric ER, and other specified units
• State License: Primary source verification required; must be valid with no pending actions and not expire within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP licenses; must authorize work in South Carolina
• IV Certification: Required for all LPN/LVN candidates
• CPI Certification: Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health; must not expire within 30 days of start

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required annually for medication-dispensing roles
• Color Blind Testing: Required for nurses in Emergency Department, Pediatric ER, and MLTs/MLSs
• Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III): Annual training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, OSHA, patient safety, etc.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for RNs in specific units; must pass with 84% or higher; two attempts allowed
• EKG Practice Test and Study Guide: Provided for RNs except Behavioral Health, LTC, MS, OR, and Transitional Care

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including alias and multi-state searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting required if no proof of 12-month residency in state(s) lived in last year; WV fingerprinting required if applicable
• Education verification required; diplomas not accepted as placeholders
• OFAC Sanctions List Search required for all new/pre candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (for high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for 100% remote workers)

Orientation & Training

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login info
• Badge photo required with specific background and quality standards

Additional Notes

• Facility is latex-free
• Floating policy must be signed by all clinical candidates
• Contractor acknowledgment required within 24 hours of contract signing
• Performance and internal evaluations required if working with the agency over 1 year

This position requires a highly compliant and credentialed healthcare professional ready to work varied shifts with on-call responsibilities in a hospital setting. Candidates must be prepared to complete extensive onboarding, testing, and maintain all certifications and health requirements throughout the contract.