Pediatric X-Ray Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatrics focus)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 4x10 hours (8:30 PM - 7:00 AM), Tuesday to Friday, with holiday rotation
• Orientation: First week may include day shifts for orientation before starting night shift schedule
• On-call Requirement: Yes

  • On-call rotation included
  • Must report within 1 hour if called in
  • On-call hours: Mon-Fri 7 PM - 7 AM; Weekend call split 7 AM - 7 PM and 7 PM - 7 AM
• Floating: May be required to float within pediatric imaging locations on the same campus for critical coverage

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends only; one-time $20 parking pass fee

Important Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extended assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and completed form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)
• Clinical references: minimum 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Competency exams and color blindness testing prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed before orientation
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start; annual renewal required
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if prior positive; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption; documentation must be uploaded by deadline

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start patient care until badge is received
• Floating to other pediatric imaging locations on campus may be required for critical staffing coverage
• Orientation includes completion of online modules (~2 hours) and compliance with facility-specific instructions
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and complete all required documentation prior to start

This position is ideal for X-Ray Technologists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on pediatric radiology.