Radiation Therapist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-call: Not required
• Daily Caseload: Varies
• Floating: May be asked to cross cover different treatment machines; no floating to sister facilities

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers: Not accepted
• National Certifications Required:

  • ARRT SCRQSA
  • BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross acceptable)
• Preferred Equipment Experience: Aria and Varian Truebeam
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency (facility does not provide)

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 865
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Green Family
• Parking: Nights and weekends only, one-time payment required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure:

  • South Carolina RN license required (primary source verification)
  • NURSYS verification required for RNs
  • License must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required for all clinical staff
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required as per unit/job description (check specifics)
• Other Certifications:

  • PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable by unit
• Competency Exams: Required, including medication/pharmacology competency and color blind testing
• Radiation Badge: Mandatory for all Radiology/Cardiology travelers; process managed by agency

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Radiation Badge: Must be obtained prior to starting floor work; may take 5-7 days to process

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at start date (no certifications expiring within 30 days)

This position is ideal for experienced Radiation Therapists with required certifications and licensure, seeking a travel contract in a high-level trauma and teaching hospital environment.