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Job Opportunity: CT Tech

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

Job Details

Work schedule: 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
No on-call duties
Minimum 2 years of experience required in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
Minimum 1 year of EPIC system experience required
Experience with Siemens equipment required
Hunter Green scrubs are not provided

Required Certifications & Licenses

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
ARRT (R) (CT) certification required
State license valid for South Carolina (Primary source verification required, no pending actions)

Required Qualifications

Valid CT Technologist license in South Carolina
Minimum 2 years of CT Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
Current ACLS certification
Current BLS certification
ARRT (R) (CT) certification
Minimum 1 year of experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Proof of identity and eligibility to work (I-9, Driver’s License/State ID)
Background check within 12 months, including 7-year history and alias searches
Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually
Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (if working in high-risk areas)
- Flu vaccine or approved exemption for the current season
- Documentation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B as applicable
Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
Respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation
Completion of required online orientation modules and pre-assignment testing within 72 hours of assignment
Compliance with facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor acknowledgment

Additional Information

Candidates must carry valid ID while on duty
Candidates must complete required competency exams and pass with minimum scores as specified
Medication and arrhythmia testing required for RNs working in certain units (not applicable for CT Tech)
Annual training and competency exams required, including Core Parts I, II, and III covering safety, ethics, and patient care
Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, plain background)

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced CT Technologists with strong EPIC and Siemens equipment experience, seeking a weekend travel contract in South Carolina.

Facility

Palmetto Health Baptist

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Short Term Acute Care
400 beds

ADDRESSTaylor at Marion StreetsColumbia, SC 29220

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel CT Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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