CT Technologist (Radiology/Cardiology)
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: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (10:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
• Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• Floating: Required to float within facility and to sister facilities as needed, including holiday rotation
• On-call: Yes, on-call rotation with staff
• Daily Caseload: Varies by shift and location

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 only, one-time $20 parking pass

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in Level 1 Trauma required; 1 year experience preferred
• Experience with PIV and Siemens equipment preferred
• Radiation badge must be supplied by the agency (facility does not provide)
• Certifications required at start:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ARRT RT (R) (CT)
  • SCRQSA (R) (CT)
• State license must be in hand at time of start (no pending licenses accepted)
• First-time travelers accepted if they have prior experience

Licensing & Verification

• South Carolina RN license or appropriate state license required
• Primary source verification of license required
• NURSYS verification required for RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• All licensure hits must be approved by facility
• Walk-through (temporary) license option available for SC RN license under certain conditions

Compliance & Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Required background searches include: SSN Trace, County, 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 verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates required
• Fit test for N95 mask (specific models) 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 (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Radiation badge process managed by agency; candidates cannot start without badge
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Floating within scope of practice is required to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for CT Scan Technologists with trauma experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a Level 1 trauma center designation.