CT Technologist (Trauma & Siemens)
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Scan Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: CT Scan Tech
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• On-call: Yes, on-call rotation with staff
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• Daily Caseload: Varies per shift and location
• Radiation Badge: Must be supplied by the agency; facility does NOT provide radiation badges to travelers

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 6 months Level 1 Trauma experience required
  • 1 year experience preferred
  • Siemens equipment experience required
• Certifications/Licenses:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ARRT RT (R) (CT)
  • SCRQSA (R) (CT)
• State License: Must have South Carolina license in hand at time of start (no pending licenses accepted)
• Radiation Badge: Required for Radiology/Cardiology travelers (except MRI Techs, Mammography Techs, Pediatric Echo Techs, Ultrasound Techs)

Facility Highlights

• Teaching Hospital with Magnet status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 865
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Teal top and black bottom
• Parking: Nights and weekends cost only; one-time $20 parking pass

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, County checks outside SC, SC Statewide, Sex Offender Registry, National Criminal, FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Education & Licensure Verification

• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC license required
• NURSYS verification required for RNs/LPNs/LVNs
• All licensure hits must be approved by facility

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for certain units (not required for this tech position)
• BLS - Required for all clinical staff
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for pediatric units only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Not required for ER RNs
• Other certifications as applicable based on unit and role

Health & Safety

• Initial physical exam and annual updates required
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exam required; pediatric OR competency exam preferred if applicable

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Physical assessment form required for sterile processing techs (not applicable for this role)

Work History & References

• Verification of last 3 clinical employers required (or all if fewer than 3)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations accepted
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Radius & Local Candidates

• 60-mile radius rule applies
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved prior to start
• Agency responsible for radiation badge ordering and tracking; badges may take 5-7 days to arrive before starting floor work

This position is ideal for CT Scan Technologists with trauma and Siemens experience who are comfortable with rotating shifts and on-call duties in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital environment.