X-Ray Technologist
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

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

Position Overview

• Perform radiographic procedures requiring strong knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology.
• Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and technical competency.
• Coverage includes OR, Orthopedics, Fluoroscopy, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency Room.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts) with on-call rotation including weekends.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience within the last year.
• ARRT (R) certification.
• SCRQSA (R) certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience as an X-Ray Technician.

Facility & Work Environment

• Level III Trauma, Acute Care Hospital.
• 286 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Parking: Free.
• Scrub color: Teal top and black bottom.
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required.
• Completed and accurate I-9 form and E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US.
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including national and state criminal checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3.
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed.
• OFAC sanctions list search required prior to start.
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search required for sub-vendors.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Complete employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable).

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS: Required for adult critical care units; preferred or required depending on unit.
• PALS: Required for pediatric units except Pediatric OR; preferred for Pediatric OR; not required for Adult ER.
• NRP: Required for neonatal care, AHA/AAP certification only.
• TNCC: Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): Required as applicable.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing required prior to start.
• Competency exams required; pediatric OR prefers pediatric-specific exams but accepts regular OR exams if no pediatric experience.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for ER and other units as applicable.
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs (not applicable here but noted).
• Tech certification verification required nationally for allied professionals.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.

Licensing

• South Carolina state license required (primary source verification).
• License must be active, unencumbered, and with no pending actions.
• For RRTs, SC RRT license required; MRI Techs do not require SC Radiology license.
• Cath Lab Techs may start with SC registration pending full license.
• NURSYS verification required for RNs and LPNs/LVNs.
• Licensure hits must be approved by the facility.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; if positive, proof of chest X-ray required.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required if low titer.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters if low titer.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31). Declinations not accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted.
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing roles (RespSafety questionnaire).
• Fit mask testing done onsite during orientation; facial hair must be trimmed/shaved prior.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4-6 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone.
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform access provided after clearance; all modules must be completed before orientation or traveler will be sent home.
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into OurDay platform.
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required by Wednesday before start date.
• Job description acknowledgment required prior to start.
• Radiation exposure attestation required before start if radiation badge is needed.

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• On-call rotation includes weekends.
• Floating to other departments within scope is expected.

This position offers a structured day shift with a supportive acute care environment and requires a motivated X-Ray Tech with relevant certifications and experience, ready to work in a dynamic hospital setting with occasional on-call duties.